Rats

In my office the call came in

The hysterical voice was my better half

"Get your a*s home, visiting is your kin,

a rat's in the closet, don't you dare laugh"

At home the cat sat on the floor,

peering up into the wardrobe

Got a bat, opened the door

hanging clothes began to probe

Shaking each vesture, almost done

suddenly out jumped the rat

Looking for cover in circles it did run

clatter of claws, retreated yellow bellied cat

In my house I wear no shoes

This rodent, too close for my stick

a bare foot stomp was not good news

so escaped my kin, being too quick

Up the cuff of my pant ran the varmint

wife, busting a gut, said, as I began to dance,

shedding the rodent filled garment

"even our wedding night you were slower removing your pants"

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

Ah seems the wife has my twisted sense of humor. The humor in this poem is splendid. Certainly my cup of tea. I can see this whole scene play out within my mind.

Damn cat
Must be too well fed and pamper. No rat chasing for the cat.

[Soren]

Thanks for the read and comment it is most appreciated.

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome. It is good to read comical pieces. It lightens the mood and the days

[Thomas W Case]

Hysterical and very creative.

[Soren]

Thanks so much Thomas appreciate the read.

[Betty Hermelee]

This is so humorous and clever! Don't know if it's true or not...i once had a mouse run over me as I was sitting watching TV...my hubby said "it's only a mouse" as I continued screaming.....
Lovely
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Thanks Betty for the read and comment Yes true to the last detail

[Betty Hermelee]

Amazing! You’re very welcome Soren
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

I just love the humour here Soren. So funny and I could visualize this event so well. A fine composition to be sure.

Chris

[Soren]

Thanks Chris, just one of those memories that cones to mind from time to time. Thank you so much for the review and comment it is most appreciated.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was funny and nicely wrought. I enjoyed the read. It reminds me of an incident I had with a wolf spider in my kitchen. It was only funny after it was over. ;)

[Soren]

From time to time we all pull from events in our past and this was one that, yes, at the time was not funny but now brings a smile to my mind. Thanks so much for the read and comment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ha ha, too funny....
Bats in the Belfry, Rats in the Bell-bottoms.

[Soren]

Yes indeed Jacob a little quick step, shaking a leg. Thanks so much for the review and comment/

[willweb]

That was funny and something I could see happening, sort of. : ) Really fun my friend. Wonderfully written rhymes and meter

[Soren]

Thanks Will very perceptive, my story poems usually are real experiences and this one did happen just as told. Like Rodney Dangerfield "I get no respect" Appreciate the review and kind words