Natasha L Scragg Poet Rubaiyat

Happy Rabbits In Our Garden

( INTERLOCKING RUBAIYAT )

When I look out of the window,
All at once, my heart feels a glow!
Happy Rabbits in our garden
Play. Then, relax in the shadow.

Like rocks, their silhouettes harden.
Though out in the open garden,
In search, their predators miss them.
Relieved. The Rabbits lives pardoned.

As the coast clears, their youngsters then
Spring out from their safe little den.
One by one, they pop out the ground!
This family numbers to ten.

In panic, they run around.
Because they can now hear the sound
Of something strange heading their way...
Once gone, it can never be found!

It's the seasonal hunters day.
And he has his own game to play.
The more hits, the higher his score,
All Rabbits, be they brown or grey!

These little creatures I adore.
I feel so much joy to see more
Happy Rabbits in our garden!
What did that hunter come here for?


Written 4th October 2021 
For the Interlocking Rubaiyat Contest
Sponsor : Angel L Villanueva

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Bj Legros Kelley October 5, 2021 at 11:10 PM Such a sweet and fun poem! Peter Rabbit would have done better visiting your garden than Old Mr. McGregor's! I see them in the desert around where I live, they are so adorable! Natasha L Scragg October 6, 2021 at 7:10 AM I know. I love watching them. Even when they are sitting or lying still. They just put a glow in ya to see them.

Marikate Kingston October 5, 2021 at 6:20 PM They are cute little guys, aren't they? Sadly big birds can be their enemies too. We used to call them cottontails, like the story. The babies are so so tiny. Your words in your poem hoppity hip across the poem as I read. It's a happy, sweet poem Natasha L Scragg October 6, 2021 at 7:13 AM The babies are just adorable.. I love the movie about Beatrix Potter and seeing how life and nature inspired her animal friends for her stories. Such an inspiration and creative person. :-D

Malabika Ray Choudhury October 4, 2021 at 11:20 AM Enjoyed your poem, Natasha. This is an interesting form - often with sombre themes. You have taken the challenge very well! I love rabbits too - they visit my garden. Love and best wishes ~ Mala Natasha L Scragg October 5, 2021 at 12:05 PM Thank you Mala. I saw a Rabbit hunched cosy in the shade in our garden. Then I thought of this contest and felt that it would be a good topic for the poem. The Rabbits are very cute! They're like pets, without the responsibility. Glad you enjoyed. Warm wishes :-D