When a country mouse comes to town..

by Eby

When a country mouse comes to town,

It believes the cheese factory is way down.
Looks at the steaming fried rice and pizza,
And thinks that it is all the decorated grain and rotten bun.

Sees how nice it is to roam around in the busy and nasty streets,
Than enjoying the lovely breeze in the country side.
Feels how much freedom is given to go mad and bad,
Than getting caught by the big cat in the little barn.

Observes the smoke coming out of the dried lips,
And remembers the smoke which comes out of the chimneys in the farm house.
Understands how glamorous are these people who pour a bottle of vodka,
Than the caring creatures who are content with a sip of wine.

Finds that there is plenty of syphilis and gonorrhea,
Than the mere fever and cold which comes in the rainy days at home.
Realizes that there is no need of being safe and sound,
Coz nothing is illegal until it gets caught, in the town.

One day when it feels like going back to the country home,
It realizes it is no more a country mouse.

Strives to make it adjusted to the town,
But ends up and proves to be,

Just a country mouse and the town's clown.