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Tim
Senior Member

since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

0 posted 2002-11-04 06:59 PM

Forgotten times of simple rhymes,
...in search of Mother Goose,
Aesop's fables, Brother's Grimm,
...Cat in the Hat and Seuss,
Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
...where did your garden go?
As Jack and Jill went up the hill,
...with three blind mice in tow,
Little Jack Horner, sat in a corner,
...got up and ran away,
He left his pie, while in the sky,
...the man in the moon got lost,
Then Jack be nimble sat on his candle,
...got nipped by old Jack Frost,
Little boy blue came down with the flu,
...and Mary lost her lamb,
Thin Jack Sprat he got some fat,
...eating green eggs and ham,
Hansel and Gretel got stuck in the kettle,
...snacking on curds and whey,
While Wee Willie Winkie, fell down on his pinkie,
...when Old Mother Hubbard snuck away.
As all around the mulberry bush,
...played Simple Simon and friend,
On top of Old Smokey, I played patty-cake,
...good night, sleep tight, the end.

I wonder where my childhood went,
...lost in a simpler time,
I wonder where my childhood went,
...lost in a simpler rhyme.

[This message has been edited by Tim (11-04-2002 07:01 PM).]

Wind

Member Elite

since 2002-10-12

Posts 2981

1 posted 2002-11-04 07:05 PM

unfortunatly as we age we loose our distinctive personality and imagination, and start thinking about different things. I'm glad to see that imagination has stayed with you

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2002-11-04 07:09 PM

Ticklishy, Deliciously, Delightful! I wrote a song for children and filled it to the brim with nursery rhymes. Kids love it and they would most definitely adore this wondrously marvellous poem of yours!

I'm saving this one right now!....done!

Very, very clever!
EA

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

3 posted 2002-11-04 07:20 PM

I utterly adore this and will read to my oldest grandchild, for, he will know the differences. He has a great sense of humor, as obviously, do you.
Truly fun to read.

Warm Regards,
Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Connel

Senior Member

since 2002-11-04

Posts 736
Florida, USA

4 posted 2002-11-04 08:07 PM

Hehe... Nice poem..

I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

5 posted 2002-11-04 08:53 PM

This is SO cute!
Much enjoyed and I'm keeping it!
~Hugs~

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2002-11-05 03:29 AM

good one, took me back

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

7 posted 2002-11-05 07:05 AM

Ah, something to read to the children at 10...who are wise enough to still know their childhood, itching for adulthood...who knows? It could be just the thing to slow them just a little....

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

8 posted 2002-11-05 07:20 AM

Tim, I don't have any little grandchildren or other kids here
to read this delightful poem to. But,
that's quite all right...........
I've got enough kid in me to love it. I always
have loved nursery rhymes. Thanks for sharing.

Love makes the world go 'round (unkown)
with love and hugs from Ethel

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2002-11-05 07:28 AM

Tim
A remarkable write, well done, enjoyed.

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

10 posted 2002-11-05 09:10 PM

Hello Tim

This was such a wonderful write and took me back to my childhood. I guess the child lives in all of us, I know it does in me. I want to thank you for the most beautiful verse you gave me after you read my poem "Won't You Please Take Me There". I was truly overwhelmed and warmed by your words. I hope all is well in your part of the world.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2002-11-05 10:50 PM

Tim

The child is always there, in you, in me..free, free, free,

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

12 posted 2002-11-05 10:54 PM

(big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I know this yearning ever so well as I miss my childhood so much as I lived through depression and failed to enjoy many moments and now try to hang onto whatever aftertaste of the boy in my heart! (sigh) Know the spirit of boy is always in you, sweet friend, nurture it dear, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Tim, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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