THE MOUSE

This poem was written by me (in 10 minutes flat). My parents thought it was very good so I passed it to my teacher Puan Chan, who then had it published in my school newsletter. This is my first published work.

The Mouse

It was the night before Christmas . . . .

In the darkness of the night . . . .

I walked into my bedroom . . . .

And on the wall . . . .

A scary shadow cast by lightning,

It was absolutely frightening,

I then shouted till I was hoarse . . . .

A mouse!

Then I ran across the room,

Which was filled with total gloom,

I then hopped into my bed . . . .

When I heard a great big BOOM!

It was caused by the mouse,

Which then ran across the house,

I was filled again with fright . . . .

But at least I was in a drowse!

Picture and poem by Leon Toh
April 2009