A Nursery Rhyme

Dedicated to my dear friend Eve Roper

The muse was too late, so I did not write it with any picture in mind and not meant for the contest.


Oh Rose Marie, dear Rose Marie,
Where have all the skittish sheep gone?
They were all gathered on the lawn
But now they disappeared at dawn.

Oh Rose Marie, dear Rose Marie,
Go search and search up high and low.
Those skittish sheep must now be found.
Don't you know, dear, they cost some dough?

Oh Rose Marie, dear Rose Marie.
She did her best to find the sheep
Found them she finally managed
Neath a rubble wall all asleep.

Written today 26 August 2024
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Dietrich Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 1:11 PM
I think you did fantastic here. It sounds very nursery rhymish!!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 31, 2024 at 8:38 AM
I enjoyed reading your fun "A Nursery Rhyme" write. Glad she found her sheep. Hope you are OK... Have a blessed/great weekend.............
Rodrigues Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Those skittish sheep must now be found. Don't you know, dear, they cost some dough? …yes, when you are a shepherd or shepherdess, you must count the cost. Perhaps, not only in money but in what is most precious to us. Hugs, by the way you are most precious in our lovely PS community!
George Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 9:15 PM
How cute.... ! While the search was being frantically conducted, the skittish sheep were all found blissfully asleep! Enjoyed your sweet nursery rhyme, dear Victor!
Anaya Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 2:48 PM
This is classic, Victor. I love the name chosen Rose Marie. Hope to see it in Eve's new book! Hugs~Anaya
Lawrence Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Love the joy in reading your Nursery Rhyme dear Victor ! I followed along and was happy to find the sleeping sheep myself ! I hope you are smiling . Hugs, Susan :)
DiMino Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 2:51 PM
A fine nursery rhyme Victor. Entertaining and perfectly executed. Love the remains.
Hind Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Very clever! I enjoyed your nursery rhyme!
Edmonds  Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 9:45 AM
A lovely nursery rhyme you’ve dedicated to Eve who’s said below that she loves it… Beryl
Buhagiar Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Eve is publishing a book with Nursery rhymes. If you have one, you can let her use it free of charge. Victor
Empress Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 3:20 AM
This is a real nursery rhyme so well woven dear victor i can hear a melody as i read these lines so well written and delivered! So catchy! And your rhyme very well as you know. I love especially “ Oh Rose Marie, dear Rose Marie, Go search and search up high and low. Those skittish sheep must now be found. Don't you know, dear, they cost some dough?” impressive! Fave it is! Sending you light
Buehler Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Lovely nursery rhyme, Victor. I thoroughly enjoyed it. :)
Roper Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Love it, my friend. Hugs
Greenhough Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Really, this is an enjoyable poem. I like how it relates to Mary had a Little Lamb.
Kitchin Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Victor, this is very sweet, love it.
Rose  Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Ever so sweet, !
Allison Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 10:59 AM
what a fabulous rhyme, great fun write Victor! hugs Jan xx
Kendrick Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Ahh!! All piled up safe and warm. Just like those sheep to go until they couldn't go any farther. Thanks for sharing this contest entry with us. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
Parker Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 8:13 AM
A new classic tale, VB. :o))
Rodgers Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Dear Victor, What a wonderful devotion to Eve. I am so sure she will appreciate every single word. Very well written! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Cunningham Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 5:22 AM
I'm sure Eve would have loved this one Victor. She'll love the dedication. Tom
Jones Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Shame you didn’t enter it is a great nursery rhyme!
One Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 4:13 AM
Nice flow and rhymes to your nursery Rhyme, a shame you could not get it in the contest..
Rolland Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 4:02 AM
so touching images, and musical rhymes, just a beautiful poem to share, thanks poet
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