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White Rabbits

May 20, 2022 11 Comments

By S. Webb

“Momma, where do white rabbits go when they die?”

Grief rolled over me in waves, sucking me down and squeezing the air from my lungs. My daughter, eyes too bright in her thin face, looked up at me. Her favorite rabbit, Snowball, had passed in the night. Wrapping her slight body in my arms, I buried my face in the scarf that covered her bald head.

“White rabbits go where they can run and play and live happy forever.”

“Is that where I am going to go when I die?”

My heart shattered.

“Don’t be sad, Momma. It’s a special place.”

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Comments

  1. Kevin says

    May 20, 2022 at 7:58 am

    So much grief in so few words. Kudos.

    Reply
    • S. Webb says

      May 20, 2022 at 9:59 am

      I wanted it poignant but not sappy. Thanks for the comment.

      Reply
  2. Scott Brian Blanke says

    May 20, 2022 at 9:06 am

    No parent should ever have to experience.

    Reply
    • S. Webb says

      May 20, 2022 at 10:01 am

      True. Thank you for the comment.

      Reply
  3. Kathy D says

    May 20, 2022 at 10:42 am

    Beautiful!

    Reply
    • S. Webb says

      May 20, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Mary says

    May 20, 2022 at 11:10 am

    Beautiful. You conveyed a tragic topic in a unique and powerful way. Great job.

    Reply
    • S. Webb says

      May 20, 2022 at 5:08 pm

      Thanks for the feedback and comment.

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    May 21, 2022 at 8:50 am

    Wonderful words of a child to provide comfort. Wow, well done

    Reply
    • S. Webb says

      May 25, 2022 at 9:36 am

      Thank you for reading.

      Reply
  6. Gigi says

    May 25, 2022 at 11:21 am

    Beautiful!!!!

    Children have more insight then some adults give them credit for!

    If this story is true for you so sorry!

    Reply

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