Debra Falgout Poet Couplet

Counting Buttons

Counting Buttons


Nanny was an old lady
  always rocking in her chair
On her front porch
  you would find her there
My daughter at her young age
  loved to sit on Nannys lap
Counting one, two, three buttons
  and then they would clap
Day in and day out
  counting buttons was their thing
Much joy and laughter
  this simple task would bring
I truely believe
  this is how my daughter learned to count
On the lap of an old lady
  in memory of Nanny we recount

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Phyllis Babcock February 9, 2013 at 9:19 AM A lovely piece and I am sure she did learn to count that way. Makes me smile as I do that with my grandson. He is one and we count my buttons. So cute. love phyl

Sara Kendrick February 7, 2013 at 12:13 PM Enjoyed reading this creative winning work that is also an honorary work to Nanny..Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Kash Poet February 7, 2013 at 7:37 AM A sweet poem here Debra.Congrats on the win.

Audrey Haick February 6, 2013 at 7:21 PM Congratulations on a very fine win, Debra. Enjoyed reading it! Annalise

Barbara Gorelick February 6, 2013 at 1:26 PM Sweet as can be....congrats to you and your Nanny. BG Debra Falgout February 6, 2013 at 3:11 PM Thanks Barbara, have a blessed day!

Poet Destroyer A February 5, 2013 at 10:08 PM Debra.. :-) congratulations on your well deserved winning poem. Have yourself a good night* always & forever. P.D. Debra Falgout February 6, 2013 at 3:14 PM Thanks PD, always a pleasure to hear from you, love debra

Connie Gildersleeve February 5, 2013 at 6:16 PM Congrats Debra on your fabulous win. Warm Smiles, Connie Debra Falgout February 6, 2013 at 3:15 PM Thanks Connie, smiles back at you, have a great evenig, love debra

Joyce Johnson February 5, 2013 at 6:12 PM How very sweet Debra. What a lovely picture it brings of old age and youth and love, Congratulations. Love, Joyce Debra Falgout February 6, 2013 at 3:20 PM You are so right Joyce, thanks for stopping by to read my poem, love debra

Anne-Lise Andresen February 5, 2013 at 12:51 PM So many great poems with the theme "Buttons" - everyday things - Each one with different ideas ..... many different "Buttons". - Congratulations on your winning poem, Debra! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Debra Falgout February 5, 2013 at 3:14 PM Thanks for reading my poem Anne, it was fun to write, love debra

Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2013 at 8:28 AM Lovely piece, congrats!

Ilene Bauer February 5, 2013 at 7:53 AM a lovely memory, poetically told. congrats on your win!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl February 5, 2013 at 7:19 AM Our Nans have a lot to answer for the joy they gave us with their buttons box's congratulations Debra xx

David Fisher February 2, 2013 at 6:08 PM That describes a heartfelt memory, and I like the educational touch. Debra Falgout February 2, 2013 at 8:15 PM Thank you David, this poem was so easy for me to write, it was a pleasure for me to actually put the memory in a poem, Nanny would love it very much, peace debra