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June 23, 2023  The Lost Doll Contest Sponsored by Charlie Messina

A Doting Little Mother - Ld

It was love at first sight for Eloise,
Sweet child who always said, 'Thank you" and "please."
A doll Santa brought her on Christmas morn.
To Eloise, a baby girl was born.

The little one was a doting mother
and loved her dolly, wanting no other
But one day, Eloise woke from sleeping
Baby was gone ~ Eloise was weeping.

The family searched in many places.
Everyone wore sad frowns on their faces
No doubt about it, Baby Doll was lost
Eloise cried all night. She turned and tossed.

Come morning, Pearl the Sheltie, raised her head
Eloise yelled, "Baby Doll's in Pearl's bed!!"
That pup wanted a baby of her own
instead of pull toys, or a chewy bone!

Now, Eloise and Pearl are quite content
They carry their dolls into a play tent
Like two little mommies they go to sleep
With babes at their side, they don't make a peep.
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Gentile Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Lin< this is such a sweet story! I love how you crafted its unfolding al th way up to the happy ending!!! Happy Saturday xxoo
Lane Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Happy Saturday to you, Mike. Thanks for your encouraging remarks.
Fisher Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 5:48 AM
Phew! This is such a good story, and the rhyming is such a joy to read.
Lane Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 6:47 AM
Thanks, David. I appreciate your kind comments.
Allison Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 1:09 PM
aww Lin this is so so adorable and I can just see Pearl with the precious doll! hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 6:46 AM
That is Eloise and her Baby Doll. Thanks a lot, Jan.
Cassell Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 12:21 PM
I love this!! Great flow
Lane Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 6:46 AM
Thank you very much.
Kavanagh  Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 11:32 AM
Cute and intelligent writing Lin, anyone with a dog knows they prefer kid’s dolls, teds, and owners socks over their own toys, Eloise looks very attached too her rag doll, cheers David
Lane Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 11:38 AM
I took that picture almost 2 years ago and she still sleeps with that doll. To this day, her only name has been Baby Doll. Thanks, David. You’re correct about what dogs prefer to keep close.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 11:14 AM
So adorable!
Lane Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 11:16 AM
Thank you, Kim. This is Eloise (Elle), my granddaughter, when she got her doll.
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