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Bedtime Delight

When bedtimes comes, we do not moan or cry.
Do our parents know what we are up to?
Under a blanket, my siblings and I -
we’re reading a book, and it is brand new!

Do our parents know what we are up to?
With little light, we’re up late into night.
We’re reading a book, and it is brand new.
How we love good stories. They’re our delight.

With little light, we’re up late into night -
under a blanket , my siblings and I.
How we love good stories. They’re our delight.
When bedtime comes, we do not moan or cry.

June 5, 2021
For Eve Roper's Pantoum Rhyme Poetry Contest
based on picture #3
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Faulkner Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 2:43 PM
I remember staying up past my bedtime with a good book and a flashlight, brings back happy memories!
Dutta Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 11:29 PM
After entering same contest I am discovering that we have chosen same photograph. Great women think alike. All the best.
Rone Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 7:14 AM
Very nice memories and so carefully constructed in the form. Thank you Andrea.
Jayasankar Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 10:24 AM
Wow such a sweet entry dear Andrea... All the pictures for this contest were amazing... It took me thinking which one to choose to write for this contest... Such a well penned Pantoum.. Hugs to you... ~ Ani
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 7, 2021 at 6:41 AM
Awww she will like this entry as I did Andrea. I think all kids have done this at one time or another. I know I did. Very cute! Blessings xxoo
Alex Avatar
June 6, 2021 at 2:29 PM
Thank you very much for giving me an opportunity to take part in your contest. I am greatly honored.
Alex Avatar
June 6, 2021 at 12:23 PM
My God! What work!
Mcintosh Avatar
June 6, 2021 at 7:18 AM
So gorgeous, Lady. Love it. I hope it's a winner. God bless you. Love, Gina
Lamoureux Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 10:16 PM
This made me smile. ;0)
Theraven Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 8:14 PM
Andrea, I love a Pantoum from a gifted storyteller poet that tells it under blanket-shaded light. Wishes for you tonight storyteller. -Richard
Y. Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 3:16 PM
Hi Andrea, You've penned such a good entry for the contest theme. I echo what Jan said. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 11:13 AM
Hello Andrea, it is a good idea to read in bec when not sleepy. A good book is hard to put down even when our eyes are droopy. Hugs Darlebe
Buhagiar Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 10:45 AM
Well crafted pantoum. Best for a win.
Ball Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 10:03 AM
Cute and sweet bringing back memories of reading comics late at night when I was supposed to be sleeping. Good Stuff. Good Luck In The Contest. God Bless, JB
Allison Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 9:48 AM
aww so charming Andrea, i would rather kids were reading under the covers than on their phones or games consoles!:-) hugs Jan xx
Ray Choudhury Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 9:46 AM
It's so beautiful, Andrea. I love this form - and you have penned such a cute one! Reading a book with siblings.. under the blanket - oh, that's perfect! Love and hugs ~ Mala
La France Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 9:39 AM
Andrea, your have penned a wonderful Pantoum for the picture inspiration, best of luck in the contest, love _Constance
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