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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Pekrul Avatar
April 2, 2017 at 12:14 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...
De La Croes Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 2:43 AM
Congratulations, Kim, on your placement, and also sharing a very enjoyable poem, which brought a smile to me! Cheers, David
De Burca Avatar
July 19, 2016 at 6:56 PM
Thank you for the laugh I enjoyed reading your poem today, congrats on your win.
Richards Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 10:06 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!!
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 12:38 PM
Thank you, Carrie and you are most welcome for your placement! I'm glad I could help start your day right!
A  Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 1:28 AM
Kim, Lovely win. WUV **SKAT**
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 12:36 PM
Thank you, SKAT!
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July 16, 2016 at 1:09 AM
Kim, Congratulations on your win. Stop by and enjoy my blog "The Perils of Getting Old" if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 12:36 PM
Thank you, Linda for my placement in your contest!
Binner Avatar
March 13, 2016 at 7:47 PM
What a delightful poem. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Rebstock Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Good imagination. Enjoyed
Hardison Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 9:05 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
Johnson Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 4:20 PM
Hi Kim. This made me lol. Some of us need never be told to 'multiply'.
Hardison Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 8:56 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.
Tate Avatar
July 21, 2015 at 7:59 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!
Prizner Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 8:11 AM
Hi i'm new to poetrysoup just came across your poem. I enjoyed it.It's great
Kearley Avatar
July 12, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Oh, this is to cute...I'm going to have to save this one. :o)
Anglesey Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM
A very cute and witty poem.
De Paz Avatar
June 17, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Very good poem. My sincere compliments
Delaney Avatar
June 16, 2013 at 7:34 PM
This is so cute and funny . Sure to be a big winner. SuZ
Smith Avatar
June 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM
LOL! This was charming! I loved it. You are quite the storyteller. Love, Holly:)
Parenteau Avatar
June 15, 2013 at 3:31 PM
The is absolutely amazing! Beautiful! Loved it!
Dietrich Avatar
June 14, 2013 at 12:27 AM
this is MARVELOUS. I think this contest produced really great and funny poems and yours is among the best of them!!
De La Croes Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 9:35 PM
I enjoyed ready poem, Kim. BEst of luck in the contest. David
Manassian Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 5:11 PM
Absolutely amazing, Kim!!!! Lots of chuckles....Good luck!!! Thanks for the visits!!!
Zerbst Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 12:28 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!
Roberts Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 12:46 AM
Kim this is so good I love it ..Haha your rabbits and my mice caused an uproar. ......Seren.
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