Kim Merryman Poet Rhyme

Child's Play

Childish giggles,
From tummy tickles,
Say "uncle" if you please.
Tippy tippy toes,
And "someone's got your nose", 
Grandpa likes to tease.

Piggy back rides,
And water slides,
"I double dog dare you!"
Barbie dolls,
Bouncy balls,
And Silly Putty, too.

Hide and seek,
"Don't you peek!"
"You'll never find me here."
Duck, duck, goose,
My tooth is loose,
The tooth fairy must be near.

Swinging high,
Up in the sky,
"Hey there! Look at me!"
Riding bikes,
And flying kites,
So much fun, you see.

Monkey bars,
And bumper cars,
Somersaults on the grass.
Memories,
Are made of these,
Hang on and make them last.

4/23/15

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Line Gauthier February 11, 2021 at 2:47 PM Wow, a FAVE. A pleasure to find your fabulous poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Kim~ Kim Merryman March 16, 2021 at 3:21 PM Hi, Line! I haven't been around for awhile, but I noticed you had left a comment and I wanted to say "Thanks"!

Skat A November 10, 2015 at 12:05 PM Kim, Congrats on your favorite poem win, Love SKAT

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 12, 2015 at 10:12 PM A wonderful poem of childhood innocence and fun! You included some of my favorite activities to do with my kids. Add some play-doh and itsy, bitsy spider, and I can call it a day! Hugs, Rhonda Kim Merryman May 14, 2015 at 1:04 PM Thank you, Rhonda! It was hard to choose from all the many children's games and songs. glad you liked it.

Jerry T Curtis May 12, 2015 at 6:02 AM Kim This would make a wonderful kids song---I started singing it at the second stanza----This could mean time out for Barney---lol Kim Merryman May 14, 2015 at 1:02 PM Jerry, thank you for your encouraging comments. I am honored by your praises. Jerry T Curtis May 12, 2015 at 6:06 AM Oh I forgot 2 things, 1's a 7 the other "this goes in my Fav's"

Sandra Haight May 11, 2015 at 9:05 PM Kim, what nice memories you bring back to me of our children and grandchildren when they were small! Beautifully written and so comprehensive of all those things we loved to do with them! Hugs, Sandra Kim Merryman May 12, 2015 at 12:40 AM Thank you, Sandra! I appreciate you stopping by.

The Grahamburglar May 10, 2015 at 10:36 PM I think I like this poem more today than I would have about two years ago...before I had a two year old. Those silly and fun games with her are my favorite part of being a dad. Thank you for this playful write, I truly enjoy this one. 7 from me. =) Kim Merryman May 11, 2015 at 12:00 PM Thank you, Preston! I was inspired by playing with my grandchildren.