The Bobbin Basket

Dorothy Brown grew up on Honeysuckle Farm many years ago
She was always known locally for her keen ability to sew
However, these days, she has secret folk who lend a hand
Over the years she befriended the talented sewing mice clan

They live in the old wooden beams of the creaky attic
And occasionally help Mrs Brown with other chores domestic
But it is the sewing room they consider their true paradise
Stitching and mending is the most favourite task for the mice

Emily scampers here and there, busily organising all the cottons
While Alice jumps around in the baskets finding the right bobbins
Daphne scurries, carrying the ribbons, on her soft padded feet
Hazel straightens the measuring tape, she like to keep things neat

After a long and busy day, they find that their work is complete
Mrs Brown thanks them kindly and says its time for a treat
Cheese is passed around as they sew the last button holes
Mrs Brown heads to the kitchen to check on her bubbling casserole

Hazel rubs her fluffy belly, now nicely full of crumbly cheese
Emily giggles at her sisters as she rolls up all the cotton reels
The others all dive in the bobbin basket playing hide and seek
Happily, they play until bedtime with contented little squeaks

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