A Mouse in the House

There's a mouse in our house.

He's an uninvited guest.

A furry little flash of gray;

A brash unwelcome pest.

He doesn't seem to realize

As he streaks across the room,

That by coming in from outside

He has surely sealed his doom.

I can hear you

Puttering about inside my wall;

Seen your little droppings

In the corner, in the hall.

Shared a slice of bread or two;

Although you didn't ask.

Tried to teach you manners;

Yet another futile task.

No, I'm afraid there's only one

Solution to affect.

I'll set a trap

And bait it well,

And snap your furry neck.