Silly Rabbit

Silly Rabbit

Johnny had a dog who's name was Rabbit
He would jump on everything, a very bad habit
Most evenings Johnny would take him for a walk
They wouldn't go far, just around the block

It started like any other day
A struggle to get the leash on
"RABBIT! CALM DOWN AND STAY!"
With his leash attached, Rabbit let out a yawn
It was the worst part for him
No longer free to roam
Darting outside, he pulled Johnny's limb
Stopping briefly to smell the garden gnome

A wave at the neighbour, as they head along
To the sound of sirens and a bird's song

With a sudden stop, Rabbit's ears perked
Staring at the corner park, he snapped out a bark
Suddenly he started towards it, Johnny's hand jerked
Stopping at a bush, as it started to get dark
Rabbit clammed up and was acting funny
Under the bush, Johnny couldn't see
What could it be? Was it a bunny?
As Johnny got closer, Rabbit tried to flee

Johnny got on hands and knees for a better look
Many feet away Rabbit sat and shook

Reaching under the branches, Johnny felt around
His fingers crossed something half buried in the ground
Briefly, he struggled to pull it out
Rabbit began a whimpering shout

The moment it was exposed
Street lights turned on, emitting a glow
The mystery of what it was disclosed
It reminded him of his childhood, long ago

As a child it was something he had had
He would sit for hours playing it alone
Finding something like this made him so glad
It was a children's xylophone

Rabbit inched closer, shakes subsided
Why was Rabbit so scarred? Johnny was undecided
Yet, he remained happy with what was provided
"What a silly dog." - Johnny decided


-BM