Notes About The Poem

                           (Inspiring Pinterest Pin) This Poem Is A Metaphor For The Discovery Of The Abuse Of A Young Child By An Older Sibling.

Falling Down the Rabbit Hole

she tricked him,
she baited her,
her soft steps,
leaving no trail,

when she ran off,
the only thing they saw,
was her,
fuzzy bunny tail,

her intentions were hidden,
a clever disguise,
masked beneath,
her evil human eyes,

she was determined,
to take them all,
the big ones,
but especially the small,

after all, who could argue,
when the bunny wiggled her nose,
a carrot for them,
hidden beneath her clothes,

mesmerized and unaware,
sisters and brothers,
she didn't care,
all caught in her bunny lair,

her cute disguise,
surrounded her designs,
spoiling them,
she hid maggots and flies,

hopping away,
claiming no such tale,
the bunny thinks,
she covered her trail,

but children grow up,
no longer believing,
in fairy tales so ugly,
or a sister so deceiving.


(Vickie Thayer Poetess 2018)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Gist Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 2:02 PM
I like this one a lot! The animation of it is breathtaking.
Thayer Avatar
December 12, 2020 at 8:20 AM
Thanks J..,
Letts Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 3:27 AM
Excellent poem. Evil strikes in secret wearing a sweet disguise of misappropriated love. For the abuser see's love as the tool for destruction.
Thayer Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 6:42 AM
Very Well Written Cliff, I Agree, Thank You.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 8:13 AM
Dark matter brought to the cosmic light, Vickie. Creatively done w/artistic pen flair. Splendid poetry! May love light your path in life always.
Thayer Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 7:49 PM
Thank You, Freddie!... Your Kind.
Man Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 5:11 AM
Vickie, masterful written part one.. can't wait for more!
Thayer Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 7:49 PM
Thanks!
One Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 4:12 PM
Horrifically sad.. Especially to be let down by a sibling... Deeply expressed Vickie..
Thayer Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 7:51 PM
Thanks, Silent One.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace