Ultrasonic Singers
Mice are nice
to keep as pets.
They’re quiet little things.
But when they’re happy
you can bet
your pet mice like to sing.
Their complex songs
both short and long
make each mouse quite unique.
So other mice
know in a trice
who made that special squeak.
Our ears can’t hear
their high-pitched trill.
Mice sing in ultra-sound.
But sneaky cats
will get a thrill
to hear that food’s around!
Celia Berrell
- Celia writes poems about science topics, aimed at upper primary-age students. The CSIRO’s Double Helix children’s science magazine has been publishing her science poems since 2010.
Australian Children’s Poetry Website 
Very clever and lots of fun, Celia.
Fascinating poem Celia and fun too.
Didactic without being dull. Interesting and effective. Well done!
I enjoyed this lovely poem – and the twist.
kFor some reason i didn’t read this! it’s brilliant, and not only that, but a fact i didn’t know. i’ve sent it to my 40 year old daughter, who kept mice in her room for years and is now a permaculist. I doubt if she knew either…