To A Mouse, On turning her up in her nest with the plough. By Robert Burns. [Analysis]

Critical Analysis
To a Mouse  "...But Mousie, thou art no thy lane
In proving foresight may be vain
The best-laid schemes o' mice an’ men
Gang aft agley
An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain
For promis'd joy! ..."    http://www.robertburns.plus.com/mouse.htm                                                                                Related 1: A determined mouse and a cracker.   Related 2 : Sheena The Leopard Shows Compassion To a Mouse.