Back to the Future

Ah! Now that's better! Now that I've filled my tum.
It wasn't the red pouch today but green - the rabbit one.
I've washed my paws, ears and face; I try to look my best,
And when I've smeared my whiskers back,
I'll sit and have a rest.....

I'm in my autumn years, you know, so when I leave the house
'Tis only a distant memory to be off to catch a mouse.
I used to saunter down the lane and, one day, I shall afresh.
But only after I've licked my chops
And sat and had a rest.....

Oh yes! I had adventures then; bounding through the corn.
Stayed out late. I didn't care. Stayed out 'til bloody dawn!
Happen I may go off again! Grass up to my chest.
But first, I'll lick my whiskers back
And sit and have a rest.....

Oooh look! Was that a bird; swooped above my head?
Next time you try that trick my friend, you'll be certain dead!
Never mind! He's bound to swoop again and t'will be the acid test
Meanwhile, I'll lick my whiskers back
And I sit and have a rest.....



Herky