Crystal Rabbit

delicate hopping

spangles of lush blades brush by

shimmering sun refracting through the diamond surface

reflecting rainbows

across the field

bringing beauty to broken souls.

living for the moment it can fix, heal, and help

a wounded human.

sweet serenity,

peaceful thoughts

brought on by catching a glimpse.

those lucky enough to be a broken soul,

has the chance to trap it,

extort the beauty, codependency, and naivety

this unique creature carries within

just wanting to relieve pain,

spare of sorrow,

protect from trauma.

catch me and my love will help you

caught.

false light

forces crystallized eyes open

trapped in an unwanted place

caged.

the troubled human circles

tapping on the bars,

shining direct light

and momentarily

the rabbit shines,

doing its best to help.

but no longer does it shimmer

no longer does it roam free

it is now subjugated to provide relieve.

watchful, hungry eyes crave solace

demanding the beautiful creature to give

what it no longer has.

hands reach through grasping frantically

but it cowers, wanting to escape

enclosed empathy.

small dreary eyes squint

as brighter lights shine,

showing dullness procured over time.

cage picked up,

momentary thoughts of freedom arise

until shaken, jostled, manhandled

leaving the poor thing

shattered

beyond repair