Inspired by the book:
The Night Before Easter by Natasha Wing
'Twas the night before Easter, just before sunset;
Every creature was stirring while newly dyed eggs were still wet.
Our baskets were set on the table with care,
in hopes that the Easter Bunny soon would be there.
Sister and I were tucked snug in our beds,
while visions of jellybeans danced in our heads.
Then out on the lawn, the birds made such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
When what to my curious eyes should appear,
but a big fuzzy rabbit with a crook in his ear.
He walked on two legs (which I thought was quite funny);
no rabbit could do that, except of course---THE EASTER BUNNY!
He petted our cat Roo and sniffed mommy's roses,
tripped over Daddy's shovel, rake, and two hoses.
Then up to our house, in just a few hops,
he came bearing chocolates and slip-n-slides to pop*
As I sat on the stairs not making a sound,
that swift, dapper Bunny sprang in with a bound.
His soft fur was spotless from his head to his toe;
his vest was all checkered; his tie in a bow.
His eyes---how they sparkled! His whiskers----how merry!
His tail was like cotton: his nose like a berry!
He made not a sound, but went straight to his treasure,
filled up our baskets, adding more for good measure.
Chocolates and toys and candy galore
spilled from our baskets and onto the floor!
And just when I thought the Bunny was done,
he picked out some eggs looking over each one.
He carefully hid them on bushes and slides,
in trees, on swings, and where birds like to hide.
When our cat meowed, he turned with a start,
he wiggled his nose, then went to his cart.
He sprang from our yard with a single bound,
and bounced down the street without making a sound.
I read his note as he hop-hopped away:
"Happy Easter to all--- and to all a a great day!"
*1 slip-n-slide was harmed in this story...lasted exactly 5 hours..never saw summer days!
