Finger Puppets

children
         create jolly
       finger puppets
      from cardboard,

   chocolate smeared
        little hands
    make them sticky.

Jack Horne, 18th September for Nette’s Septolet the Puppet contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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September 29, 2012 at 12:49 AM
Hola, Jack Congratulations, with your awesome entry in Nette's "SEPTOLET THE PUPPET" show.. I had fun following her contest... always~ PD
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Big congratulations Jack xx
Brown Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 5:29 AM
Congratulations on your win in this "Septolet The Puppet" contest Jack. Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
September 27, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Wee..this is so cute..all us moms can relate..congrats to you Jack. BG
Dietrich Avatar
September 27, 2012 at 5:01 PM
I remember this one and how much I liked it. Congrats on your win, my friend.
Guzzi Avatar
September 27, 2012 at 1:46 PM
LOL I can just see those cute faces & chocolate mouths! Congrad's on your win Light & Love
Poet Avatar
September 27, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Loved this one on first read!Congrats jack on your win!!
Sweetheart Avatar
September 26, 2012 at 10:13 PM
CONGRATS JACK LUV ON A TERRIFIC WRITE AND WIN FOR PUPPET FAME .. OH ROBERT GOULET' WAS A HUGE ENTERTAINERS IN USA AND CANADA .. SEXY ND SO HANDSOME ALL THE LADIES SWOONED BUT IN REAL LIFE HE WAS A CAD ..OH..
Richards Avatar
September 26, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Who cannot smile upon reading this delight? Well done, Jack!!
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2012 at 7:23 AM
love love love it. You rock, Jack!!!
Gorelick Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 5:27 PM
To cute....oh to be a child again..lol. love this one. BG
Sweetheart Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 3:32 PM
SO SWEET AND SO IMAGINATIVE TOO JACK LUV .. BEST WISHES .. METHINKS THE AUTHOR IS A CHOCOHOLIC ... ME TOO ..
Poet Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 2:03 PM
Excellent approach here by you jack!!Best wishes.
Grisetti Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM
I love the chocolate smeared hands. I miss the ones that used to live at my house.
Horsman Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:49 AM
wow just seen Sara's comment, i also was thinking of finger lickin' ha ha, like this the imagery is superb!!!
Kendrick Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 8:58 AM
Those would be fun puppets..Great finger lickin time those children must have had..Good luck in the contest..Winner in my list..Sara
Sivey Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Don't you just love chocolate smeared hands? That means you just had some glorious chocolate, yum! This is a fabulous write for the contest! I see you entered into my contest, I look forward to reading it when it comes time for my judging...I'm sure you wrote a very special one as you enjoy this holiday too! You write the most clever writes my friend, I love that you write short poems as that is my true heart! This poem is truly awesome Jack, Great Work!!
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