Once a trap was baited
With a piece of cheese;
It tickled so a little mouse,
It almost made him sneeze.
An old rat said, 'There's a danger,
Be careful where you go!
'Nonsense!' said the other,
'I don't think you know!'
So he walked in boldly
Nobody in sight,
First he took a nibble,
Then he took a bite.
Close the trap together
Snapped as quick as wink,
Catching mousey fast there,
'Cause he didn't think.
Once there was a robin,
Lived outside the door,
Who wanted to go inside
And hop upon the floor.
'No, no,' said the mother,
'You must stay with me;
Little birds are safest
Sitting in a tree.'
'I don't care,' said Robin,
And gave his tail a fling,
'I don't think the old folks
Know quite everything.'
Down he flew, and kitty seized him
Before he'd time to blink;
'Oh,' he cried, 'I'm sorry,
But I just didn't think.
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