A Happy Bunny

By luigi_pagano

Tue, 16 Mar 2021
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How are you? I am asked.
They're concerned as I'm old
and there is a lockdown.
“Stay indoors”, I am told.
 
It's alright, I'm OK,
that's what I say.
I know that the sun
will brighten my day;
 
that after sundown
the night will be starry;
that I'll sleep soundly
without any worry.
 
They laugh and think
that I'm being funny
when I add that I am
a happy bunny.
 
But it is the truth,
I feel at ease
and the joy to be alive
won't ever cease.
 
Some will wonder
how I can cope
while others wail,
having lost hope.
 
I am of the opinion
it's no use pining;
on every dark cloud
there's a silver lining.
 
There is no need
for anyone to mope;
even in quarantine
there's a lot of scope.
 
I shall have plenty
of leisurely time
to allow me to write
some decent rhyme.
 
I accept that troubles
and problems exist
yet am, by nature,
an optimist.
 
© Luigi Pagano 2021
Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by onemorething on

This is a very happy poem! I'm happy that you are a happy bunny - long may it continue and your nights be starry! (indoors in first stanza?) x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

You are absolutely right, Rachel, it should have an 's'. Thanks for pointing it out. Now corrected.

Luigi  (still a happy bunny) x

 

 

Submitted by marandina on

You certainly come across as an optimist and an enthusiast. It's always a pleasure to read your work, Luigi.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I do indeed look on the bright side, Paul. It is very pleasing to hear that you like reading my work, thank you.  As Easter is not far away I got the idea of this biographical sketch by the eponymous Easter bunny
I too follow and enjoy your excellent writing and it is good to get inspiration from each other.

My best wishes, Luigi.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

The ryhm is beautiful I could never get is quite right so I just leave it altogether I use a kind of blank rhyme or free rhyme anything goes.

Admirable Liuifi, Tom

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

We all have a preferred style, Tom. I am comfortable with rhyming but also enjoy free or blank verse. Quite a few authors on this site use these latter methods with excellent results. See what suits you best but don't be afraid to experiment.

Cheers, Luigi

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Lovely rhyme again, Luigi. You are the eternal optimist! Long may it continue !!!

Hilary  smiley

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Guilty as charged, Hilary. smiley

Cheers.