The Happy Little Country Mouse

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1. The happy little country mouse 

was snuggly tucked away,

within her safe and cozy house 
which she enjoyed each day.

Contentedly she COOKED her meals, 
like soup and homemade stew.

At dawn she perked fresh coffee, 
and at dusk hot tea would brew.

2. BAKING was her specialty, 
like cakes, cookies and pies.

Friends that sampled them could not 
refrain from heartfelt sighs!

She also loved her garden 
with its flowers in every shade,

which brought her such delight each day 
and never seemed to fade.

Another thing that brought her joy 
was cleaning up the house.

It gave her pleasure since she was 
a very tidy mouse.

3. Her home was so inviting, though
it might have been quite small,

and her YARD was picturesque, 
from winter until fall.

In the autumn it was peaceful 
watching colored leaves,

as they gladly skipped and danced 
from all the sheltering trees.

4. In the winter, soft white snowflakes 
gently floated down,

covering the roof, doorstep, 
and yard without a sound.

Springtime brought the lovely flowers 
colorful and bright,

and this, to the CONTENTED mouse, 
was ultimate delight!

Finally, when summer 
radiated warmth and cheer,

sunshine, strolls, and picnics she enjoyed 
and held most dear.

5. And so the days passed peacefully, 
to the country mouse,

for she was ever grateful for 
her cozy little HOUSE.

She realized that others might prefer 
much more than this,

but to the happy mouse it brought 
contentment, warmth and bliss!