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Eve Roper's Alliteration Nursery Rhyme Contest 10/19/24

Franny Frog wrote a fairytale about sad, Andy Ant. She heard Andy cry, "I can't make friends. I just can't. Why don't any ants my age want to play with me?" Bob Bumble heard him sigh and since he was a bee, he buzzed near Andy's ear and said, "I will tell you. See... Angry ants like you, Andy, have to change your attitude. Angie and Amos would really like you if you weren't rude. Tomorrow, try talking to them and be patient and polite. You'll make many new friends." Then, Bob took off in flight. Andy bid Bob Bumble Bee goodbye, then I heard him say, "I'm an angry ant, but I simply didn't see myself that way." Sunlight shown on the ant hill when morning came around. Andy smiled at all the ants when they climbed above ground. They played and pranced all day long, around the ant mound. Franny Frog's fairytale had a very 'happily ever after ending.' Andy Ant was no longer angry. Friendships he was mending.

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Terry Miller

Date: 11/12/2024 1:26:00 AM

Wonderful, congratulations

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/7/2024 8:51:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Andy Ant" write. Many children can't make friends. This would be good for them to read. Have a fun day writing away.............

Jim Healey

Date: 11/7/2024 3:29:00 AM

Nice poem with a nice message. Congrats.

Daniel Caplin

Date: 10/20/2024 10:27:00 PM

What a lovely message Lin, as you say many of us could learn from it, have you thought about sending it to the Trump campaign headquarters lol or were you thinking closer to home. Good luck in the contest. Danny

Lin Lane
Date: 10/21/2024 8:17:00 AM

If I thought it would be enlightening to anyone, I'd send it post haste. It'd probably fall on deaf ears, politically, and to blind eyes closer to home. Thanks, Danny.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/20/2024 4:48:00 AM

what a great poem with a super message Lin, i started mine but its still in progress not sure if i will get it finished:-)

Lin Lane
Date: 10/20/2024 6:26:00 AM

You have more important things to do. ;-)

John Read

Date: 10/20/2024 3:19:00 AM

Hi Lin, there are one or two members on here, who should follow Franny Frogs advice. Wish you well in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2024 6:28:00 AM

I'd have like the name Fanny Frog... but that's just me lol:-) hugs Jan xx

John Read
Date: 10/20/2024 5:19:00 AM

Good idea Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/20/2024 3:29:00 AM

ha, John. You are correct. Maybe I should post it in a blog where it would be read by those who need to learn a lesson from it.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 10/19/2024 4:14:00 PM

Lin, there's a lot of wisdom in this little tale. Really a pleasure when reading. It's amazing how a good story can deliver a great lesson whereas a direct critique goes nowhere. Smiles!! Loved it!

Lin Lane
Date: 10/20/2024 3:28:00 AM

Thanks, Duke. It's a lesson even adults should learn.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/19/2024 9:44:00 AM

Lin, this is so cute, I enjoyed your nursery rhyme.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/20/2024 3:28:00 AM

Thank you, Tania.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/19/2024 5:18:00 AM

Perfect nursery rhyme Lin, you rose well to the challenge using alliteration, I know who you'll be reading this to. Cute pic too. Hope you're having a lovely weekend Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 10/20/2024 3:27:00 AM

I'm glad you liked it, Tom. Thanks, and yes... I read it to both my littles.