Bunny Love

Bunny Love

He was tall that’s for sure 

All ears and feet and rangy fur

She was quite the opposite

Her beauty was her requisite

It’s funny how they met, you’ve heard

A charity for baby birds

The ones that’d fallen outa their nests

She saw his efforts and was impressed

The plan… to swim across the pond 

To shores no rabbit had gone beyond 

Without swim aids… not’a single thing 

No floatees or flippers or a big rubber ring

Old and young from far and wide 

Moms and Dads… kids by their sides

From every warren … 1000 strong

A Gibbering jumping thumping throng

You could feel the excitement all in the air 

As he hopped on a rock about to prepare

Adjusting his goggles and his heart rate strap

Pulling his ears trough his “Iron Hare” cap

She’s not sure how …. but suddenly

She realized, “He’s looking at me”

That moment frozen in her mind

When both their hearts became entwined

A hush fell on the waiting crowd

As he raised his hand and said out loud 

“Before I start this 6 mile swim”

“Don’t forget our homeless feathered friends”

“But my effort will be dedicated to”

“A girl I saw with eyes of blue”

She gasped, “My hero! My Number one!”

“I’ll be waiting for you when you’re done”

On the horizon… a swimmer’s stroke

Her heart felt it was in her throat

Slowly the splashes began to be heard 

Shallower water… then he emerged

Before he even reached the bank

She rushed to him… in his arms she sank

His wet fur soaked her Easter dress

Lost in the moment…his strong caress 

He slowly lifted up her chin 

With a gentle kiss and a boyish grin

He said, “As long as there’s stars above”

“We’ll spend our days in Bunny Love”

John snelling

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