That motley old Easter rabbit,
Has been busy making eggs...
Running here and there,
On those tired and weary legs...
With those eggs in high demand,
It has worn this bunny out..!
He’s thinking of retirement,
But it will leave us with a drought...
Who will make those chocolate eggs,
When that old rabbit does retire...
He says he can’t find anyone,
There’s no one to inspire...
He’s tried his very best,
To recruit from the warrens down below
But they’re busy playing Xbox,
Making Tik Tok Video’s
So I’ll give it all away,
I’ll just crawl back into my hole...
I’ll have a cup of tea,
With my friend rat and old mate mole...
Now come on Mister Rabbit,
Let’s not give up yet...
I’m sure there’s a solution,
Do you want to place a bet...
I’ve got a good idea,
That will save us from this event...
We’ll sell your chocolate recipe,
All I need is your consent...
Cadbury’s was the first one,
To sign this chocolate deal...
Lindt was a close second,
The response it was unreal...
With the recipe handed over,
Those Easter eggs were made...
Thousands hit the stores,
Many fancy boxes were displayed...
That motley old Easter rabbit,
Was now happy and content...
He could finally retire,
As his Easter eggs were sent...
So now you know the story,
Of Peter Cottontail...
And how he made his millions,
Down by the bunny trail..!
Len Newey 2012