"TWAS THE DAY BEFORE EASTER

'Twas the day before Easter and all through the woods
The bunnies were busy packing their goods
The eggs were all colored so pretty and bright
All things were "go" for the big , special night

The baskets were waiting, all decorated with care
In hopes that the Bunny soon would be there
My little brother Sam was asleep in his bed
While visions of Easter eggs rolled round his head

And I in my pajamas with the cat on my lap
I had just settled down for a quick little nap

When outside the window I heard a great noise

I sprang from my chair and jumped over some toys

As quick as a flash to the window I flew
I pulled up the shade and , OH, what a view
The moon on the meadow cast a bright golden glow
And the wind blew the flowers to and then fro

Then all of a sudden from out of nowhere

Came some lively bunnies, hopping here, hopping there!

Leading the group with ears long and funny
Was a plump all-white rabbit...
That's right...the EASTER BUNNY!

The bunnies hopped past, one, two , three, four

The rabbit called out and then there were more
"Come Peter! Come, Flopsy! Come, Benny! Come, Joe!

Now hop along! Hop along! Hop along! GO!"

So up on each doorstep the bunnies did hop
With baskets of eggs. (Let's hope they don't drop)!

Just at that moment, on the porch down below
Came the stomping of feet 'Twas the rabbit I know!

As I stepped from my window I heard a loud sound
Through the door came the rabbit with a leap and a bound
He was furry and soft from his head to his feet
To see him so close was really quite neat

He was surrounded by eggs that had been carefully dyed.
Easter eggs galore he soon would hide
His eyes were all twinkles, His nose was so pink
And I can't be too sure but I think he did wink

He had a kind face and a big fluffy tail
That bobbed up and down like a boat with a sail
A twitch of his nose and a flick of his ear
Was his way of saying "You've nothing to fear"

He uttered no sound as he hopped all about
Hiding the eggs and leaving no doubt
That the Easter Bunny had come like he does every
year
Bringing baskets of happiness to children so dear