Little Ratty Rat

Little ratty rat,

At the corner sat,

Beside the violet vat,

On top the mellow mat,

Caught clearly in the act,

Stabbing rice bag like gnat

As though it’s tit-for-tat;

Gawping like a brat

Armed with a slat,

Awaiting a spat

Or ready for combat

With fists to give a pat,

But then my eyes went flat

At the little ratty rat