N’are a rodent been spotted, not even a mouse.
At work in the bathroom was Allison’s repair,
And propped open the screen door, for fresh autumn air.
Out in the yard did Eleanor play,
The warm sun was shining, a perfect fall day.
Then Pup spotted a squirrel and made a quick dash.
Was this the day she would finally catch?
But into the house ran the fear stricken squirrel,
And after a’barking came our black furry girl.
Al heard a commotion in the basement bellow.
What could make such a ruckus? She just didn’t know.
Downstairs she hurried to survey the scene,
Then like a small girl she let out a scream.
For trapped in the corner the rodent did cower
Chased down by the dog while she fixed the shower.
She leapt on the washer with wood oar in hand,
And counted on Eleanor to make a brave stand.
But the dumb dog lost interest, and fled to the yard.
Who knew that homeownership would be this hard?
A quick call to tep, and to the rescue she came,
Riding fast on her bike to save her sweet dame.
But the basement was empty, no squirrel to be found
Could it be back outside, with the dopey black hound?
A live trap was laid, and a search put in play,
But nothing turned up, to this very day.
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