I am no stupid mouse

It lies there on the cement floor

Watching me as it did before

But—I am no stupid mouse.

Its black and yellow crystal eyes

Stare me down with firm despise

But—I am no stupid mouse

I scamper cross the crumbling walls

I see the way it slowly crawls

But—I am no stupid mouse

That chunk of cheese belongs to me

And I will wait until it sleeps

For I am no stupid mouse

Alas, its marble eyes are closed

Its negligence is now exposed

But—I am no stupid mouse

I tiptoe there to receive it

I hold it close, I can’t believe it!

But—I am no stupid mouse

I take a bite of the soft cheese

And then a shadow covers me

But—I am no stupid mouse

I take my prize and begin to leap

And then I wake as if from sleep

But—I am no stupid mouse

I realize the darkness, holding my chin

I wish I could go back and do it again

Because I am a stupid mouse.