Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

Country Mouse

There lived a country mouse 
In a catawampus house 
With roof aslant
From back to front
And crooked walls as well.

He did not mind at all
Running circles in the hall
He kicked at peas
And nibbled cheese
Then groomed his hair with gel!

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A Nursery Rhyme  2023

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Valsa George June 25, 2024 at 6:03 AM The last line made me smile. A cute nursery rhyme which children will definitely love.

The Situation June 27, 2023 at 7:14 PM Most I can say is Incompleat. Paul Callus June 28, 2023 at 3:06 AM That's Ok :) This country mouse has the situation under control :) // paul

Robert Lindley June 19, 2023 at 1:16 PM A very fine nursery rhyme my friend. And he was well groomed too! God bless... Paul Callus June 21, 2023 at 1:14 AM Thank you, Robert. Have a nice and productive day, my friend // paul

Michael Tor June 19, 2023 at 6:00 AM Paul enjoyed reading about your country mouse my friend thanks for sharing... Paul Callus June 19, 2023 at 6:28 AM Thank you for reading and enjoying, Michael. Enjoy also the week ahead, my friend. // paul

Paula Goldsmith June 18, 2023 at 2:56 PM Your "Country Mouse" is a creative/fun write. Have Blessed Day............ Paul Callus June 19, 2023 at 4:44 AM Thank you, Paula for reading and enjoying my "Country Mouse" Nursery Rhyme :) Enjoy the week ahead, my friend. // paul

Jack Horne June 11, 2023 at 7:44 AM Ha ha, had a chuckle at this fun write Paul Callus June 11, 2023 at 12:43 PM Thank you, Jack...glad it left the desired effect :) Regards // paul

Bill Baker June 10, 2023 at 3:22 PM Cute nursery rhyme, Paul, nice rhythm to it. Kids would like this one. Bill Paul Callus June 11, 2023 at 1:36 AM Glad you found it to your liking, Bill. Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley June 2, 2023 at 5:09 PM Dear Paul, your nursery rhyme is magical, lyrical and adorable. So full of whimsical imagery! Love the word “catawampus” and especially love the unexpected impact of the last line too!! Giggles all around with this imaginative gem! Warmest wishes and hugs, my friend.. ~Susan Paul Callus June 6, 2023 at 3:10 AM Good morning dear Susan. Thank you for the generous insightful comments, my friend. I am glad that my nursery rhyme has attracted the attention of adults :); hopefully children will enjoy it too. Warm regards & Hugs // paul [ps...soupmail on the way]

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri May 31, 2023 at 9:27 AM Wooh that must be some stylish cool mouse as your fantastic poem desrcibes and it dwells in your clever imagination. Im going to write a mouse poem someday for sure. Kudos!! Paul Callus June 6, 2023 at 1:32 AM Thank you for your pleasant reaction to my nursery rhyme poem, Zaynab. I'll be looking out for your mouse poem :) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2023 at 6:11 PM hope to see this one in the nursery rhyme book. Paul Callus June 5, 2023 at 2:24 PM I have a feeling that your wish will come true, Andrea :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos May 29, 2023 at 7:08 AM I can see my grand daughter giggling at this in about a year, she is only 5 months now and the light of our lives. I will definitely be writing a nursery rhyme about her first meal today, my daughter in law sent me a video, absolutely priceless. Love your Nursery rhyme Paul. Paul Callus June 5, 2023 at 2:58 PM I know how dear your granddaughter is to you, Jenny (read your tribute to her a while ago). Thank you for enjoying my nursey rhyme; hopefully many children will have the chance to read/recite it one day! ~ Warm regards and blessings my friend // paul

Lisa Ricci May 27, 2023 at 5:09 AM Good Morning Paul. This is fun and lighthearted. Oh those circles in the hall (smile). May this day find you well. Thank you for sharing a smile and chuckle with us all. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings always (smile) Paul Callus May 28, 2023 at 2:47 AM Good morning, Lisa! It is lovely to have you stopping by this weekend! Your pleasant comments are truly appreciated. Glad I managed to offer you a smile. Have a nice day...regards & blessings // paul

Daniel Turner May 26, 2023 at 7:37 AM This is great, Paul. A wonderful nursery rhyme. I can hear the kids giggling already! Paul Callus May 28, 2023 at 2:43 AM Your words always have a lovely, sincere ring to them, my friend...thank you for your generosity. Regards // paul

Eve Roper May 25, 2023 at 9:31 PM I love it my friend... Soup Mail.. Add this one to the list my friend Paul Callus May 26, 2023 at 1:28 AM Thank you, Eve. Your instruction have been followed down to a T :) Have a lovely day. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 25, 2023 at 12:33 PM i just love this. it has perfect rhythm and quirkiness Paul Callus May 26, 2023 at 1:29 AM And I love your comments, Andrea! Thank you. Regards // paul

Alexis Y. May 25, 2023 at 6:57 AM Hi Paul, I enjoyed your well-written write from start to finish. It has that “ classic” nursery rhyme feel to it. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis Paul Callus May 25, 2023 at 3:32 PM Thank you for reading and enjoying, Alexis. Nursery rhymes have that special feel about them! :) Warm regards // paul

Sara Kendrick May 24, 2023 at 3:59 PM Ha!! Ha!! Groomed his hair with gel. A very well taken care of mouse with plenty of food and grooming supplies. If for a contest, reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Paul Callus June 21, 2023 at 1:16 AM Hi Sara; I just realized there is no reply to your lovely feedback, though I read this way back! Thank you on all counts, my friend. Blessings // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu May 24, 2023 at 12:22 PM Hello Paul, oh such a cute poem. It made me smile. Regards\ Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu May 24, 2023 at 4:08 PM Hello Paul, I think it would have won the contest. Anyway i enjoyed this poem.. Regards /Darlene\ Paul Callus May 24, 2023 at 2:06 PM Glad you enjoyed it, Darlene. I wrote it way back for one of Eve's contests, but forgot all about it! ~ Regards // paul