To a Mouse

To a Mouse by Robert Burns

The poem is about the gap between the world of mice and men which is bridged with friendly compassion, allowing the animal to be personified with the human world. It starts off with the writer Robert Burns doing his best to assure the terrified little creature the mouse that he has no intention of causing her any more harm. He apologizes to the mouse for the behavior of mankind, which has caused social disunion and tells the mouse that he realizes her need to steal the corn. He feels dismayed by what he has done- destroyed the mouse home at a time when it is impossible to rebuild. There is no grass and the December winds are cold and sharp, causing the winter to come fast. Although the mouse had thought that she was prepared