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Eying the Babe

Ah, my brother is finally sleeping
Through my head mischievous thoughts are creeping
     It’s my time to shine now
     To him I won’t kowtow
All of the attention I’ll be keeping
 
I’ll make the best use of this special time
Beg for more after each nursery rhyme
     I’ll play with his best toys
     Till he makes the first noise
Because then I’ll just be admired part time
 

By Carolyn Devonshire
For Miranda Lambert’s Brotherly Love contest
April 23, 2011

childhoodfunnylimerick

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Audrey Haick

May 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM

Congratulations on your fine win in the contest, Seafaress! This is very lovely as always. I imagine this conversation would take place just by glancing at that photo. Just stopped by today for a little while. Love you girl. Annalise

Nette Onclaud

May 26, 2011 at 11:54 PM

love the playful mood here, carols.. top cheers for raking it high..:) huggs!

Carol Sunshine Brown

May 25, 2011 at 4:19 AM

Congratulations Carolyn on your win in the "Brotherly Love" contest sponsored by Miranda Lambert. Love, Carol

Sunflower Poetess

May 24, 2011 at 5:58 PM

Congrats on your win with this excellent write. Best wishes gf

Ralph Taylor

May 24, 2011 at 10:36 AM

Congrats on your win, Carolyn. Excellent piece. Nice going. Thanks for your comments. Hope you have a great time on your fishing trip. Enjoy. xxxRalph

Joe Flach

May 24, 2011 at 9:02 AM

Nicely captured sibbling rivalry. It is tough when the only child becomes a sibbling - at any age. Yes, they do crave the attention that once was just paid to them. Great write Carolyn. Joe

Jack Horne

May 24, 2011 at 8:16 AM

Many congrats on your win, Carolyn. Yes, it is nice to have something to look forward to - and afterwards, you'll have nice memories : ) I'm sure all that sea air will do you good, my friend. Perhaps you'll catch a goliath grouper - you'll need plenty of chips (fries) to go with that LOL Would you have it in batter or breadcrumbs?

Robert Ball

May 2, 2011 at 5:37 AM

Carolyn, I think you wrote to Dr. Ram on my site, that's alright just thought you'd like to know, your poem again is good . Will check out this Dr. Ram though, he has commented on my works also, God bless God bless

Joe Maverick

April 29, 2011 at 2:36 PM

Very true and insightfull piece through your childhood eyes Carolyn!

Gwendolen Song

April 28, 2011 at 2:10 PM

Crafty and sweet angle on the left out brother- You brought back some memories of how I felt growing up with a sister with spina bifida-she was super sick as a child and I sat on the stairs to the upper level often each night watching my mom's dedication to her, missing a little for myself. Great one-2 thumbs up! Gwendolen

Robert A. Dufresne

April 28, 2011 at 4:31 AM

I enjoyed this unique take on brotherly love through the eyes of a child, Carolyn...and in Limerick form no less. Haven't been keeping up with the contests but it's sure to be a winner. It certainly is to me.

James Foulk

April 26, 2011 at 8:12 PM

a very good write, enjoyed reading it. thank you for commenting on Wichita Flats, it was just a made up town, glad you enjoyed it.

Michelle Mac Donald

April 26, 2011 at 5:34 PM

So cute, Carolyn! Surely the way of youngsters when a new baby shows up.:) A very creative and imaginative write...makes me smile! Oh, and I hope I wasn't the one who'd encouraged you to get that bunny! I've been having bouts of remorse all day!! The power of persuasion...did he think he was houdini, or what? Good luck with your sweet write! Mikki

Diane Locksley

April 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM

Babies do crave attention. I like this poem on sibling rivaly. Wit and a lot of truth as well. Good luck in Miranda's contest. Best to you, Diane

Kash Poet

April 25, 2011 at 6:02 AM

Very witty write here Carolyn.Nice Limerick.Best wishes-kash

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

April 24, 2011 at 10:35 PM

thanks for the heads up, Carolyn! sorry, my bad-- at least I learned something new today ;) hugs

Jack Horne

April 24, 2011 at 10:09 AM

Clever write - I can't think of anything for this one

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

April 24, 2011 at 8:49 AM

This is very cute and witty of that brother, Carolyn! Wish you the best in the contest--btw I could be wrong, but I think there's a missing e in eyeing...just want to help :) & happy Easter to you! hugs :)