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Clare And Bartholomew

Gather round all you little kiddies Got a story I'd like to share Bout a tiny mouse named Bartholomew And a dirty big bear called Clare! Now Clare wasn't the least bit happy His name sounded a wee bit girly Had a wee mousey friend Bartholomew Who's name sounded strong and burly! So hulking big Clare the unhappy bear Asked his mousy friend Bartholomew If he'd be so kind and wouldn't mind Switching names, that'd be so cool! Bartholomew said he wanted some time To check with dear Cynthia his friend About this idea of switching names On her opinion he would depend! Cynthia said, “If you want my opinion Your name doesn't sound like a bear But if Clare wants the name Bartholomew We're still friends but now you'll be Clare!” A name doesn't change the person you are You'll be the same friend in the end So forever after Mr. Bartholomew Bear And wee mousey Clare stayed friends! A moral?

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Date: 12/17/2023 7:56:00 AM
Is this actually you Jack? As the Jack I know only wrote Limericks... This is an excellent ballad. It is great storytelling and it flows so well.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/17/2023 8:29:00 AM
Yes it's the same guy with a non-limerick! Long time no hear from!!! Hope all is well with you... Season's Greetings my good man!
Date: 12/17/2023 6:13:00 AM
what a fabulous children's poem/story, Jack. Impressive and with a moral. This might be good to submit to Eve Ropers Children's Poem/Nursery Rhyme Contest...just a passing thought in case you weren't aware. Wishing you a fabulous Sunday, talented Jack
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/17/2023 6:23:00 AM
WOW! thanks dear Sara! Who is Eve Roper... I am not aware of the name... hope you're having a happy Sunday!
Date: 12/17/2023 5:10:00 AM
A lovely story for children Jack. You're a man of great talent. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom
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Date: 12/17/2023 5:44:00 AM
Can't you see the smile on their faces "So forever after Mr. Bartholomew Bear and wee mousey Clare stayed friends!" Thank you for the the kind words Sir Tom... very much appreciated! Hope your weekend is going well!

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