"Billy Rabbit to Mary" is a delightful poem by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen that tells the story of Billy, a rabbit who escapes from his human caretaker, Mary, and returns to his family and life in the woods. The poem is written in the form of a letter from Billy to Mary, expressing his thoughts and feelings about his newfound freedom and urging Mary to understand why he chose to leave.
The poem begins with Billy playfully teasing Mary....