Unlucky Bunny, Smug Cat

My bunny got stuck, he ran out of luck 
When a pigeon swooped low on the roof 
To make things worse, help was scarce 
But my bunny remained aloof 

He spent every day in a hutch full of hay 
Above the trees and houses 
He loved most of all to jump on the wall 
And munch on my neighbors trousers 

Now trapped in a pipe, he smelled a bit ripe 
He had to get out of here soon 
Then he had an idea and flipped up his ear 
The cat would be over the moon 

Before too long he felt a wet tongue 
Licking the tip of his ear 
The timing was right, it was just before night 
He was going to escape from here 

He persuaded the cat who was lazy and fat 
To bring him a rope from the shed 
He bit on the end and beckoned his friend 
To tie it around her head 

'Please' said my bunny, who was feeling all funny 
'Help me, I'm in deep strife' 
'What's it to me?' Said the cat full of glee 
'You have to save my life' 

The cat said 'Okay' and without delay 
She pulled on the rope with her paws 
My bunny flew out of the drainage spout 
And landed safe on all fours 

If my bunny was hurt while I was not alert
Myself I'd never have forgiven 
So I moved his bed to the garden shed 
Now the high life is truly forbidden!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Agustin Avatar
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 6:31 PM
Kerrina, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love -- SKAT --
Brown Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 6:10 AM
Welcome to PoetrySoup Kerrina. I am hoping to read many more poems written by you. Love, Carol
Sandland Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 6:16 AM
Thank you so much, I really appreciate all the positive comments! :) xxx
Joe Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 6:27 AM
Kerrina, this is outstanding. The poem meets the demands of a simplistic music that children need to require an appreciation. The story maintains an interest (even with a kid who has a severe case of ADD). there is nothing simplistic about the work that went into writing this. It shows a great deal of skill and an obvious love, that this partuicular craft demands. A beautifully appealing poem.
Fraser Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 11:08 PM
This had me smiling all the way through, James
Spence Sr Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 12:15 PM
This is excellent. I like the flow of the quatrains and the alternating rhyming scheme. Welcome to the Soup! ~Joseph
Kelly Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 5:12 AM
Witty , clever piece , Kerrina . Well done , and welcome to the Soup.....
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