the bunny wanted to sleep
underground where roots connect sprawling
dreamy trees to the sea
earth.
it held on tight weaponry
honed steel in the name
cut drew blood:
forgiveness, penance. innocence, peace
forgiveness for getting love.
penance for needing without providing
protection.
innocence in the truest sense
and the weakest, ignorance.
peace in wartime.
peace on earth.
the bunny only had to stay
underground where bunnies stay
free to stay.
the bunny drew a blade
instead, you know
the rest.