' Bunny '

Yesterday was a very sad day in our house and to be honest, the pain is just as bad today...

That morning began like any other, I suppose, 

up early, let out the dogs, 

feed the chickens, 

just how it normally goes. 

The evening before, gently, I'd taken hold, 

of his cute, furry frame 

as early Spring nights, 

surprisingly, are still rather cold.  

And placed him within his safe wooden hutch 

or at least so I thought, 

unknown to me, that never again 

would I feel his warm, svelte touch. 

You see, a dog is a loyal, canine friend 

but powerful jaws, distinguish not, 

betwixt vermin or defenceless pet 

and a beloved lop-eared rabbit, met a pitiful end. 

Sasha's not to blame, it was over in a blink, 

as when that burly Rottweiler previously, 

had chased fox or dispatched rat, 

she was petted and praised, for following instinct. 

Why ' Bunny ' was outside his hutch, I cannot say, 

carelessly, had I forgotten to fasten a latch 

and inquisitive by nature, he'd jumped out to play? 

Well, if that is the case ? "God forgive me," I earnestly pray !

Author's Note

I cannot forgive myself

Reviews

[Marie]

Oh, what a very emotional write on such a very sad occasion, Tom. So very sorry to read about "Bunny", bless her. A devastating scene to wake up to in the morning. Your dog thought she was doing you a great service, not realising the truth! I hope you have learned to forgive yourself now and that you are fully healed, dear friend. It was a learning lesson for you, but sad that a life has been lost in the process. A healing hug your way! Thank you for sharing, Tom...

[Tom]

Thank you Marie, yes all those years ago and I often still think of ' Bunny' and your welcome words do help to relieve the guilt I still feel, thanks again my friend!!

[Marie]

Most welcome always, dear Tom. Have a very nice day and a lovely lonhg weekend too...

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

I remember same story at my parents' house. I was so guilty because the rabbit was given to me as a gift.

That was so sad but I know things like that taught us a lesson.

[Tom]

Thank you Dhaye and yes indeed, it was a most difficult lesson to endure but perhaps, I will be wiser in future !!

[Woody]

oh this is sad, Tom. but stop beating yourself up. accidents will happen, mate. think of the thousands of small innocent children dying every day somewhere in the world. I'm sure Buggs Bunny's now happily gambolling in rabbit heaven.

[Tom]

Thanks Woody, your thoughtful words are indeed a comfort and of course you're correct, pity those little children indeed !!