To a mouse fashioned after the classic poem

A true story fashioned after the classic poem, "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns

To a Mouse (a true story fashioned after the classic poem)

You jumped into to my dog’s bowl today,                                                                                    And he did not attempt to kill you, because he was so confused,                                              As you swam and swam in perfect circles,                                                                                  In the sterling silver bowl.

I was astonished and impressed as I came upon the scene,                                                          And rushed to rescue you,                                                                                                          I ushered you to the bathroom, in the bowl                                                                                Away from the dog, 

And you leapt before I could figure out what to do with you,                                                      A swan song of survival,                                                                                                                                                  

Yet now I wonder what you will do                                                                                              In this new room, all alone. 

Reviews

[red93]

I like this, a true story I am assuming, and I like the way the ending remains unresolved, as do so many situations in Life ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[emmajoygreen]

The Mr. Burns would be proud of you.. the style and content of your meaning is so very appropriate! As to the last few words, they are sensitive to the always small - trying to find a home.. away from harm. Many, many thanks for sharing such a charming and gentle poem

'And you leapt before I could figure out what to do with you,
A swan song of survival,

Yet now I wonder what you will do In this new room, all alone.'

[Amanda Reynolds]

thank you, and I am impressed you know the classic poem! And I am still so amazed at how that mouse swam and leapt, he or she was fighting for another day.

[emmajoygreen]

You're very welcome, Amanda. Am English but know Scotland very well and a certain amount about its culture.

Think most creatures instinctly swim when the need arises plus - but as you rightly say, could have been fighting for another day!