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Maddie, Maddie, mud pie maker, born to be a beaming baker. When making mud pies she feels free, here is her secret recipe: In the searing summer sun, go grab a garden hose, then scoop a hole and have some fun, perhaps behind a rose. There you’ll make a perfect puddle, ankle deep will do, then add ten scoops of garden dirt, measure with your shoe. Add some bugs for extra protein, house flies are nutritious, my pet Bill the Bullfrog says: “they taste so delicious.” Now jump right in and stomp around, watch for little fish, use both your hands to scoop some mud, squeeze it squish, squish, squish. Then place the mud on Daddy’s car, or Mommy’s, on the hood, where its hot enough to bake a mud pie oh so good! You can eat it all yourself or share it your friends. Best to bake on laundry day so as to make amends. March 16, 2021 Nursery Rhyme 2 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper

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Date: 4/5/2021 2:18:00 AM
This before I read the comments knew was a winner, certainly so very different to all other nursery rhymes. Congrats my friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Eric Cohen
Date: 4/5/2021 3:21:00 PM
So nice to hear such kind words. Thanks, Jennifer.
Date: 3/22/2021 5:42:00 AM
Congrats on this creative winner. Way to go. I don't think I would want to share that pie. Sara
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Date: 3/22/2021 7:15:00 PM
What, you don't love pie? :) Thanks for stopping by and the kind words. ~Eric
Date: 3/20/2021 9:17:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Eric, in my Nursery Rhyme2 contest. A great story for little children. Please visit my blog on the contest . Nursery Rhyme 2 Contest. - Eve Roper's Blog (poetrysoup.com) Hugs Eve
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Eric Cohen
Date: 3/21/2021 11:14:00 AM
Thanks for sponsoring this very enjoyable contest, Eve. Appreciate your explanation of nursery rhyme and children's story in your blog. Best. ~Eric
Date: 3/20/2021 10:48:00 AM
- Maddie ... a wonderful girl, Eric - Congratulations on your winning poem :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/20/2021 1:48:00 PM
Thanks, Ann-Lise. Enjoyed your entry as well. :)
Date: 3/18/2021 4:21:00 PM
haha, cute one. My mom says i was a grand mud pie maker. I was practicing for what I love now: making meals!
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Date: 3/16/2021 2:16:00 PM
this is absolutely delightful i didnt need a picture as i could see it so clearly in my mind, what vivid description, thanks for sharing Eric:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 3/16/2021 3:13:00 PM
Thanks, Jan. I usually don't use images but just recently received member privileges and now I'm hooked on them, and this one made me smile. ~Eric
Date: 3/16/2021 11:34:00 AM
Loved every word. Could see Maddie at work. Great piece, here Pangie
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Date: 3/16/2021 3:02:00 PM
Thanks, Panagiota. glad you enjoined. Its all about the fun. Love your daffodils, by the way (its that time again!). ~Eric
Date: 3/16/2021 8:56:00 AM
A very clever write, Eric. Good luck in the contest. I love the "squish, squish, squish" because it brings back to many memories!
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Date: 3/16/2021 12:10:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by and the kind comments. Yes, brings back memories. Best to you. ~Eric

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