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A Pocket Full of Sunshine

Lucy Locket lived amidst Lakeland Hills, where jay serenaded morning; Like plum rainbows celebrate sunshine, with never any silent warning. Lucy was merely twenty years old, like a peach rose, dusted with dew; And she was also a dutiful teacher, unveiling what children never knew. Lucy liked to sew and to garden, like green nature, roving everywhere, Recalling lavish, sunset skies we used to view, in the colors of vanity fair. Kitty Fisher was Lucy's best friend, amidst many, for she was popular; Like finches are popular in floriated summer, creating gladness, ocular. Fancy emerald nature wore fun, fantasy makeup, in its faceted colors; And unfaltering family flattered fall with visits, beloved like no others. Kitty lived in the house of very ordinary, like cherry redbirds singing; Where silver moments comprised golden hours, jeweled time ringing. Summer snapdragons grew quite lovely, on her sparkling street of sun; And scarlet maples smiled colors, until the smoky season left, sudden. Nepalese neighbors narrated tales of sweet nation, at mulberry night, When nectarous, naval oranges hung ripely, under moon, satiny white. Purple ranunculus blooms resembled roses, when sunrise echoed dusk; And 'Marimo Moss Balls' played water polo, while jasmine trailed musk. Giant water lilies ruled placid lakes, giving rise to titanic, pink blooms; As golden sun and calm moon vie for dominion, inside separate rooms. Lucy and Kitty went to a lecture, in a lavish, lavender evening of larks. The lively, literary topic was much enjoyed, like the sun's dying sparks. Afterwards, Kitty and Lucy parted, each to their own welcoming home; Like a green bird of turquoise skies, oft makes its nostalgic way, alone. Later, Lucy discovered her pocket was missing, its location so unknown, Like red streaks of gold time, ever fleeing, past a blue, marble milestone. Next day dawned golden, and Lucy's pocket, she found on her doorstep. Golden coins were tied to its ribbon. And at Kitty's note, her heart leapt! For it was Lucy's sparkling, glad birthday, as devoted friends remember; And Kitty had made it one of her best, like hued leaf nights of November. 'Lucy Locket lost her pocket, Kitty Fisher found it; Not a penny was there in it, Only ribbon round it.'
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Williams Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Lovely couplets Evelyn, and a nice story to go with it. Maria
Buehler Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 9:48 PM
My deepest thanks to you, Maria. :)
Buhagiar Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Dear Evelyn, as usual your long poem is exquisite, full of imagery and sunshine.
Buehler Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 8:28 PM
As usual, your appreciative words bring pleasantness and smiles to my day. Thank you for your gracious remarks. :)
Empress Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Such an engaging write this is dear evelyn! So well written and flows seamlessly with such sumptuous alliterations and imagery! As always your rhymes are catchy too! I love your use of colors and flowers such as snapdragons and mulberry etc! And the ending really stood out for me! Its so evocative and soulful!This is as always an amazingly touching read! You dont just paint imagery but also deliver deeply moving stories! Sending you light always!
Buehler Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Your generous remarks bring joy to my heart, dear Ink. I'm truly thrilled that you enjoyed this. Thank you so much for letting know. Many blessings.
Rolland Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 4:55 AM
heartbreaking poem, dear evelyn , such friend is the best one to keep, very interesting poem indeed, and touching, thanks yann
Buehler Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Deepest thanks for your lovely response, my friend. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 9:35 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Fun picture with a great ending. Have a blessed/fun weekend................
Buehler Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Your kind words leave joy and smiles in their wake. Thank you, and do enjoy your weekend, too. :)
Kgaswane Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Hi Evelyn, this is a great poem that speaks volumes about sunshine in one's life and situations.
Buehler Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Hi Mpho, I offer my heartfelt thanks for the pleasure of your lovely remarks.
Greenhough Avatar
September 20, 2024 at 9:32 PM
An excellent poem but I never heard this nursery rhyme. It is a nice story of friendship.
Buehler Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Lucy Locket was first published in 1842. Few people are familiar with all the nursery rhymes, I'll bet. You have my thanks for your delightful comment. :)
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