Poet: Jerry Langston

If you give a mouse a cup of coffee,

He’s going to ask for a plate of Danish pastry,

When he finishes his meal, he’ll go write an essay,

Then will need to sharpen his pencil,

When the shavings are thrown in the trash, he’ll realize the bin is full,

Then he’ll throw the trash out,

When he comes back, he’ll get tuckered out,

Then ask for a cup of coffee!