the little rats

The little rats in the coalition

They tend to steal or bite a little

Every morning every night

Till the big cat smells the rat

The big cat needs his sleep

He doesn't need the constant whispering

So one day he relented to the little rats

Give them the crumbs of cheese

The little rats run for joy

“Look at it, boys!

A plate full of cheese crumbs

Aren't we clever with our pursuit?”

The dogs outside the hole

“It is nothing to shout about

You should see what the big cat has

This you wanted to run for joy?”

The little rats whisper

“What did the dogs say?

Did we miss something?”

“You mustn't beg!”