FOUR JACKS AND A JILL


Jack, Jack, Jack and jack, what about me, my name is Jill
I’m only mentioned once, when we climbed up the hill ,
Then Jack fell, and broke his crown, I was filled with dread,
So tumbled after him, but he had gone to bed, 
To bandage his head.
Jack Sprat and his wife, one ate no fat and the other no lean,
So hence left their platter void of food and always clean,
So, I suggested to his wife to keep slim, to do some running 
Down the street, to lose the weight
She ate.
And Jack Horner who only sat in a corner, I felt that was cruel,
Told him to tell his teacher that he would quit school,
He was never again, to be made a fool.
As for Jack be nimble, I mentioned that as he was always quick,
I would nurse him if he broke his ankle jumping over the candle wick,
So now I no longer feel a little jealous, as I have taken Charles's tip,
I tried to help the first Jack, but did get involved with the other three,
I now feel good, my name is Jill and I hope you agree.
Now give me a giggle,
Hey diddle diddle





Competition entry:Jill Nursery Rhyme Poetry Concert
Sponsor:Charles Messina
Date; 03/11/2024
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Back with my congrats to you, Jennifer
Bell Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Congrats on your win, Jennifer. Had we combined both poems, there would have been a massacre?
Goldsmith Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun write about Jill again....  Have a fun day with your win as you write away..................
Messina Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Very cute, Jennifer. Enjoyable write dear friend. Congratulations on your winning placement in my contest! Thanks for entering...Charlie
George Avatar
November 9, 2024 at 8:20 PM
This is indeed fun write... dear Jenn. Among four Jacks, Jill must have felt so inconsequential. So she is trying to assert herself by doling out some advice to Jacks. By helping them she feels a kind of gratification or self importance. Your child like simplicity is mirrored in this poem. Wish you a happy Sunday! Love and hugs
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November 9, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Hey diddle diddle your poem made me giggle, after reading your four Jack's and a Jill, with a sense of humour second to none, your certainly top of the bill. Xx
Tor Avatar
November 7, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed your humorous creation Jenny. Have a nice day Dear...
Andresen Avatar
November 7, 2024 at 10:28 AM
- What a delightful and funny poem, dear Jenny :) - Love it :) - hugs
Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Fun writing from you , Jennifer. Today is a great day
Buhagiar Avatar
November 5, 2024 at 8:33 AM
What a great sense of humour you have. Loved this poem entirely.
Rodgers Avatar
November 4, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Dear Jennifer, Yes, Jill needs to assert her will. She needs to reclaim her narrative, assert her importance, and find her place among the more famous "Jacks" I just loved your whimsical take on female empowerment within the context of traditional children's literature. Amen! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Goldsmith Avatar
November 3, 2024 at 9:11 AM
What a fun write about Jill with a great ending. "Good Luck" Looks like we both did this one. Have a fun day/week writing away.............
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2024 at 5:06 AM
What a fun concept Jennifer, I love the way you incorporated the various jack character into your poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
November 3, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Love the exclamation of Jack, Jack, Jack, and Jack! There is Jack of Jack and Jill fame, Jack Sprat (perhaps a reason why his wife kept eating), perpetually bad Jack Horner and lastly Jack (boys will be boys, the stunt performer must try to jump the candle like Evil Knievel. Jack Jack Jack and Jack, then there was Jill!!
Bell Avatar
November 3, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Jill for President, I say. Can't do any worse than Jack the lad.
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