They’re smart and feel each other’s mood
part of their body, it is nude
They communicate by touch and sound
and strong they hold their family bound.
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They love to explore and love to taste
when they move, it looks like haste.
They stay quite close to their own home
It’s not their habit, far to roam.
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Their homes are clean and organized
areas for food and sleep are well devised.
They are great parents and love their kids
they’re not spoiled, they follow bids.
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They can jump from impressive heights
but small they are – beware their bites.
Their whiskers help to feel some change
in temperature, breeze and other range.
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As small they are, it’s hard to catch
we wouldn’t think they’re one good match
but please, believe me, hold your breath,
they scare an elephant to death!
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No war, no feud no arrogance
peaceful and tiny, they feed from plants.
But sadly they all, including brood
to many hunters, are just food.
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They might scare ladies up to a chair
they might cause screams and fearful stare
when they’re found in your honorable house
I think, you’ve guessed – I mean – the mouse!
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(Copyright: Aurora Jean Alexander, January 2017)
Writer's Treasure Chest 
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