Little Bunny Flu Flu started to school.
With her new book bag she felt really cool.
Till Petey Possum made fun of her ears
and LittleBunny Flu Flu broke down in tears.

"Look how long and floppy they are.
And near your tail you've gotta big scar.
And speaking of tails, you've hardly got one."
Then Squirrel said, "Hush, Petey, look what you've done!"

Randy Raccoon said, "What a mean thing to say.
Why'd you have to hurt Bunny's feelings today?"
Petey looked around as all his friends stared
And suddenly Petey felt a little scared.

"I'm sorry Bunny for being so mean,
But that's the coolest book bag I've ever seen.
My book bag is old and dirty
I just wanted one that looked nice and pretty."

As soon as school was out, Flu Flu ran home
Rushed in the house as Mama talked on the phone
"Excuse me, Mama, but I've got a new friend.
How much money's in my bank for me to spend?"

"Slow down Bunny, what do you want to do?"
"I gotta get Petey Possum a new book bag too.
So he won't be sad and treat people mean.
It will be the bestest present he's ever seen."

So Mama took Bunny and they went to the store
They bought a new book bag, left it right at Petey's door
When Petey saw Bunny, he was so glad!
And he couldn't believe that Flu Flu wasn't even mad.
"Bunny, you're the bestest friend a possum ever had."

So Bunny was happy and Petey got his wish
And when no one was looking, Petey gave her a kiss.

Sept. 9, 2001
Cheryl McClellan