Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

Goody Goody Gumdrops

Goody Goody Gum drops,
It was an expression of delight
When children saw this treat
Their eyes lit up like stars at night
The inventor Murray Taylor
Concocted this ice cream treat
That was bubble gum flavoured ice cream
Filled with gum drops. What a treat.
Over the years, Goody Gumdrops lost its favour,
But the expression Goody Goody Gumdrops
It is an adage of delight for us all to still savour.

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Mike Gentile September 26, 2022 at 3:56 AM Shirley, you brought back such memories for me with your confection of delight! Haven't heard that in years and really enjoyed it this morning!! Happy Monday and happy belated birthday!! Shirley Hawkins September 26, 2022 at 4:17 AM Thank you, Mike. I am surprised and pleased that so many people remembered it. How lovely that you knew my birthday was on 26th September. I am 85 today; my birthday was made even happier by your kind comments. Happy Week to you, Mike, Take care. Shirley

Bj Legros Kelley September 24, 2022 at 5:14 PM I forgot about this sweet and funny childhood saying Shirley, thank you for the reminder!! :) <3 Shirley Hawkins September 25, 2022 at 2:30 PM Thank you, BJ, for your welcome comment. Isn't it amazing that many of us remember such a simple saying? Take care. Shirley

Rico Leffanta September 23, 2022 at 11:48 AM I remember "Goody Goody Gumdrops" describing the vicar's wife, or a spoilt brat, as gumdrops were a terrible sticky mess! But enjoyed your poem! Aloha! Shirley Hawkins September 23, 2022 at 5:44 PM Thank you, Rico

L Milton Hankins September 23, 2022 at 8:20 AM Oh, how I remember hearing this when I was a kid. Thanks for bringing it to mind, Shirley. I remember we also said it sarcastically when someone got what was coming to them. I never really thought about its origins. Thanks. Shirley Hawkins September 23, 2022 at 5:47 PM That's right, Milt. The expression on the face showed what interpretation applies.

Gershon Wolf September 22, 2022 at 10:53 PM Yeah! This one went 'out' a long time ago. Kind of like 'Good and Plenty,' 'Bit o' Honey,' and Pez Dispensers. Great stuff! Shirley Hawkins September 23, 2022 at 5:51 PM It's Weird how things are brought to mind out of the blue, like old sayings etc., isn't it, Gershon.

Deb M September 22, 2022 at 9:47 PM I haven’t heard that in so long Shirley….that took me back to simpler days! Lovely! You should compile a book for your family and grandkids Shirley….your poems are so versatile….interesting to every walk of life! You tell me to do it but you should do also….I think that would be so beautiful for your family. Debx Shirley Hawkins September 23, 2022 at 6:02 PM Lovely simpler times, for sure, Deb. My poetry is not poetic enough for most tastes; I, like you, am in awe of some of the poetry I read on soup. I appreciate your support and encouragement, Deb. Take care, Old Duck X Deb M September 22, 2022 at 9:48 PM Soup mail coming your way next few days Sweet Soul Shirley xx