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You may have read a fable once,

Of two mice in country and town;

The rural one was happier off,

The city one always had a frown.

The country one’s life was simple,

Frugal, basic, rough and tough;

The town one had wealth around,

Food and shelter he had enough.

The town one came to country once,

And was unable to see the charm;
frugal : simple, costing a little
He invited the other one over, scurry : move hurriedly with small steps

“Come see life outside this farm.”

And so the country mouse did scurry ,

To the city to meet his friend;

Where tables lay laden with food,

But a broom chased them around the bend.

The country mouse did choose then,

To return to his humble abode;

Frightened off by screeches and yells,

Such stress being an unbearable load.

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