Rabbits On the Ark

God told old Noah to build an ark,
To make it out of gopher bark.
Noah did as he was asked,
And worked until he completed the task.

Then God told Noah to gather the beasts,
Two of every kind, the hes and the shes,
So that when the earth is dry again,
They can procreate, new life begin.

All the animals were good, except for the rabbits.
Though small and cute, they had some bad habits.
Quiet and stealthy, they would roam around,
Hiding in dark corners where they weren't easily found.

You might be wondering how bunnies could be bad,
But you need to remember the reputation they have.
Hiding in the shadows, what do you think they're doing?
They're not playing hop scotch - they're cuddling and wooing.

Now cuddling and wooing isn't such a bad thing,
But rabbits are known for quickly multiplying.
Though Noah tried to keep the bunnies apart,
He was no match for their affairs of the heart.

So when it came time, the ark to depart,
The animals came out two by two like the start.
Two by two they strolled off the ark,
After being cooped up, getting out was a lark.

But then came the rabbits and to Noah's dismay,
Not two but hundreds were coming his way.
Then the Lord told them all to be fruitful and multiply.
Noah looked at the rabbits and let out a sigh.


6/11/13
Entered in PD's 101 in a row contest #5
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 4/2/2017 12:14:00 PM
This is so cute! During one whole year of being cooped up in that ark, maybe Noah and his family enjoyed a lot of rabbit stew. Just saying...
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Date: 7/21/2016 2:43:00 AM
Congratulations, Kim, on your placement, and also sharing a very enjoyable poem, which brought a smile to me! Cheers, David
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Date: 7/19/2016 6:56:00 PM
Thank you for the laugh I enjoyed reading your poem today, congrats on your win.
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Date: 7/16/2016 10:06:00 AM
The rabbits took multiplying to a whole new level !! What a cute poem this is, Kim !!! Congrats to you. And PS.....while I'm here, I want to say how grateful I am for my spot in your 'wish' contest !! Thank you so very much !! What a happy way to open my computer this morning!!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 7/16/2016 12:38:00 PM
Thank you, Carrie and you are most welcome for your placement! I'm glad I could help start your day right!
Date: 7/16/2016 1:28:00 AM
Kim, Lovely win. WUV **SKAT**
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Kim Merryman
Date: 7/16/2016 12:36:00 PM
Thank you, SKAT!
Date: 7/16/2016 1:09:00 AM
Kim, Congratulations on your win. Stop by and enjoy my blog "The Perils of Getting Old" if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Kim Merryman
Date: 7/16/2016 12:36:00 PM
Thank you, Linda for my placement in your contest!
Date: 3/13/2016 7:47:00 PM
What a delightful poem. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Date: 2/27/2016 9:36:00 PM
Good imagination. Enjoyed
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Date: 2/23/2016 9:05:00 PM
Excellent story. lol. What would it be like if rabbits missed the boat. Without them to poke fun at for fast multiplying or stew. (I have habit of placing comment in wrong place). Peace, Love and Joy
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Date: 2/23/2016 4:20:00 PM
Hi Kim. This made me lol. Some of us need never be told to 'multiply'.
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John Hardison
Date: 2/23/2016 8:56:00 PM
Excellent story. lol.What would it be like if rabbits missed the boat Nothing to poke fun at for fast multiplying or to stew. Peace, Love and Joy.
Date: 7/21/2015 7:59:00 AM
I love your humor, Kim. Great job on the Rabbits poem! I wrote a story (unpublished) about the Ark and I mentioned many of the animals but it never occurred to me to include rabbits and their multiplying!
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Date: 7/14/2014 8:11:00 AM
Hi i'm new to poetrysoup just came across your poem. I enjoyed it.It's great
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Date: 7/12/2013 5:38:00 PM
Oh, this is to cute...I'm going to have to save this one. :o)
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Date: 6/18/2013 11:20:00 AM
A very cute and witty poem.
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Date: 6/17/2013 10:51:00 AM
Very good poem. My sincere compliments
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Date: 6/16/2013 7:34:00 PM
This is so cute and funny . Sure to be a big winner. SuZ
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Date: 6/16/2013 5:56:00 PM
LOL! This was charming! I loved it. You are quite the storyteller. Love, Holly:)
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Date: 6/15/2013 3:31:00 PM
The is absolutely amazing! Beautiful! Loved it!
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Date: 6/14/2013 12:27:00 AM
this is MARVELOUS. I think this contest produced really great and funny poems and yours is among the best of them!!
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Date: 6/13/2013 9:35:00 PM
I enjoyed ready poem, Kim. BEst of luck in the contest. David
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Date: 6/13/2013 5:11:00 PM
Absolutely amazing, Kim!!!! Lots of chuckles....Good luck!!! Thanks for the visits!!!
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Date: 6/13/2013 12:28:00 PM
This is great, Kim! I'm going to add it to my favourites. I would read more ark poems if you care to write them!
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Date: 6/12/2013 12:46:00 AM
Kim this is so good I love it ..Haha your rabbits and my mice caused an uproar. ......Seren.
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