As I was out roaming over all my domain

Just to see what was in the field

Lots of gophers had piled up dirt

If I stay around long, they'll need a shield.

I saw a bunny rabbit and I wondered

Would my mistress like it?  I'll take a chance

And I chased that little rascal down

With rabbit in mouth, to the house I did prance.

I left this rabbit on her back porch

Was she surprised when she came out?

With a shovel in hand, she dug a hole

For the poor little rabbit, no doubt.

I remember once, a snake I killed

That too, I took up to the house

I left it on the west sidewalk

'Cause my mistress is afraid of even a mouse.

I've seen deer on my domain

But they are too big for me to catch

I'll just have to lay and admire their beauty

I'll let them graze in my Bermuda Patch.

Bessie MelVina Carathers

November 5, 2000