Fear Of Rats Poem by Jan Oskar Hansen

Fear of rats
When I came to my friend's house,
Doors were open he sat crying in a corner.
What's wrong, I said. I think I'm going mad
Saw a rat on the kitchen table eating butter.

Some animals have a streak of humour
They often laugh of our antics.

I went into the kitchen and saw many vermin
Feasting on butter sandwiches, I ran
Out of the house and shouted to the crier
I'll be back but have to go and buy bananas.