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Gumdrops and Raindrops Nursery Rhyme

Gumdrops and Raindrops Nursery Rhyme Raindrops patter in such sweet, sweet songs How I love their song - to sing along. Jelly beans bloom in the peppermint's lane Cinnamon bear showers dance in my brain. Sour cherry drops hang from Boston bean trees Whistle pops toot a song for my breeze. Root beer barrels jive with fruity dots In storms hot tamales do turkey trots. Splashing through my puddles of gumdrops green Lollypop flowers make quite a scene. Foil wrapped kisses sparkle like rain dews Sweethearts and sweet tarts play peek-a-boo. Drizzles rain down flat Necco wafers I duck hard hail so like hard jaw breakers. Sassafras sky pounds with taffy torrent rains As sugar babies chant their sweet refrains. Abracadabra jujubes appear Licorice buttons and rock candy clear. I turn my bumbershoot upside down To catch tasty rain so I never frown. 3-28-23 Contest: Children Sing to Rhyme Poetry Contest Sponsor: Eve Roper

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Gary Radice

Date: 5/1/2023 12:23:00 AM

Hi Sam. I'm wondering if you had a tune in mind as you wrote it or do so now? I'm reminded of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory with all the 'sweet' imagery. I'm fascinated by all the US names for sweets (candy) Cheers - Gary

Frances Schiavina

Date: 4/16/2023 3:54:00 PM

Congratulations Sam on deliciously sweet winning poem that children would certainly enjoy singing along. A masterpiece.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/18/2023 10:57:00 AM

I am so grateful for your delightful message Frances. Thank you! As a child a trip to the candy store with a nickel was a ride on a magic carpet into a magical land of sweet treats! Was hoping that children today could share in that delectable experience!! Blessings to you!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/10/2023 7:03:00 PM

Sam, I'm back with warmest congratulations on your win, with your nursery rhyme, full of magic and fun! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/12/2023 10:30:00 AM

Thank you so much Judy! You are exactly right about the "magic" we experience as kids going to the candy store! Such fun memories of taking a nickel to buy penny candy! Hope you had a wonderful Easter celebration of Alleluia! Blessings!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/9/2023 2:40:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the Nursery Rhyme contest, Sam :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/9/2023 4:22:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise! It was so much fun to recreate the candy store - penny candy experience of childhood! Hope you had a joyful Easter! Many hugs!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/8/2023 11:03:00 AM

Very, very cute Sam! Sugary sweet. Congratulations on your win! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/9/2023 4:21:00 PM

Linda, so grateful for your "sweet" message! Thank you! This was definitely a trip beck into childhood when a nickel could buy candy store treats! Happy Easter!

Len Gasun

Date: 4/7/2023 9:03:00 PM

I love this a lot. This is such a delightful and beautiful nursery rhyme poem/song for children my dear poet friend. I'm pretty sure children will enjoy this immensely. Congratulations on your win! I'm pretty sure you can also put a nice melody on this and share again. Thanks a lot for sharing. Blessings to you and your loved ones this Holy Week and always.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/10/2023 11:01:00 AM

Happy Easter dear Len! I so love your "sweet" message. Thank you dear friend! Think I will try to put this to music - this expedition down the candy store aisles with all of their sweet temptations and anticipation of deliciousness! What a fun challenge! I hope you had a wonderful Easter celebration dear friend filled with many blessings! And now we are in the Easter season of Alleluia!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/7/2023 4:46:00 PM

Sam, congratulations on your win, on your poem, “Gumdrops and Raindrops" . Many blessings to you. Hugs Eve

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/7/2023 4:57:00 PM

Eve, thank you so much not only for your placement but for the congratulations. So much fun to be a kid AGAIN! Writing this poem was a sweet trip down memory lane to the candy store with a nicke in my pocketl! So grateful! Blessings of Easter joy dear friend. Hugs from me and the bunny!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/7/2023 11:21:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading it again. Now, wish I had some Root Beer Barrels. Have a blessed day................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/7/2023 4:42:00 PM

Thank you Paula! Maybe the Easter Bunny will bring some root beer barrels in your Easter basket! One can always hope! Happy Easter dear friend.

Ann Peck

Date: 4/4/2023 2:12:00 PM

Awh, this is adorable, Sam. A sure winner!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/4/2023 5:18:00 PM

So grateful for your best wishes and sweet feedback Ann! :)" Thank you! Can you tell I have a sweet tooth? It was so much fun to remember all of these sweet treats from childhood - surely a sweet storm! Blessings!

John Watt

Date: 4/3/2023 4:15:00 PM

Ooh, I loved this stormy stroll down classic candy lane! Brought back sweet memories of my little league coach walking the team across the street after every game for a treat at 7-11! Remember candy necklaces? Those were my fave (Neccos too). Thanks for the stroll, Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/4/2023 10:27:00 AM

One of my favorite memories of childhood is taking a nickel to the penny candy store! Sheer, overwhelming delight for a child with a sweet tooth! I do remember the candy necklaces! Very special coach you had! Sounds like the treat after the game was almost more special than the game and wiped away the pain of a lose but heightened the celebration of a win!!! Have to admit that the Neccos I loved were the chocolate ones. This poem was such a wonderful adventure back into childhood and back to the penny candy story. Oh what we could do with a nickel or a dime! Thanks for going to the sweet shop with me R&R Bro! Blessings of sweet Easter Joy to you and yours! BTW, have you read Max Lucado's The Final Week of Jesus? A very short book with reflections for each day from Palm Sunday to Easter. I read it every year!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/31/2023 12:52:00 PM

- Many strange words that roll on the tongue, Sam - A playful and amusing poem :) - Best wishes in the contest - Have a wonderful weekend and Easter :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/4/2023 10:17:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise! Had such fun remembering the childhood penny candy of my childhood. They literally were a penny each! Five cents could bring an afternoon of sweetness! Did you have a favorite candy growing up! Hugs! Blessings! Happy Easter to you!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/29/2023 9:53:00 AM

What a fun write/song. I still love Root Beer Barrels. Have a fun day singing along......................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/29/2023 10:07:00 AM

Paula, thank you for your "sweet" message. I, too, still love Root beer barrels! Had to include them in the poem along with other sweet temptations from childhood - some of which have survived to this day to be enjoyed by multiple generations of candy hounds! Blessings of sweet joy to you my friend!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/29/2023 1:19:00 AM

Well, which child would say no to this sweetest rhyme, Sam! Absolutely delightful:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/29/2023 10:03:00 AM

Thank you so much Jo! As a child I really couldn't say no to trying all kinds of sweet goodies! My dentist loved me! This was so much fun and took me back to some of my sweetest memories of childhood. Blessings of sweet joy to you!

Marikate Kingston

Date: 3/28/2023 10:50:00 PM

Oh my goodness, can I get cavities from a poem? This was yummy and it would be so much fun to illustrate. I'll never be able to decide on my favorite stanza, one is better than the next. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/29/2023 10:00:00 AM

Thank you so much Marikate! Hadn't thought about illustrating it but that would be "sweet!" You always have the best ideas! It might be fun to have children illustrate the poem. Once I got into the theme, had a ball not only remembering all of these luscious temptations but thinking about the sweetness of life's treats! Hope you are well! Blessings!!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/28/2023 8:59:00 PM

Wonderful Sam, children will love to sing to this lively, rhythmic nursery rhyme … Belle

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/29/2023 9:56:00 AM

Thank you so much Belle for your "sweet" message! I like your idea of putting this to music - a combination of song and spoken parts! That would be fun. So glad this poem brought you a taste of joy! Blessings!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/28/2023 6:24:00 PM

An absolutely charming, adorable nursery rhyme, sure to delight any child, Sam. Best of luck in the contest. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/29/2023 9:53:00 AM

Hi Evelyn! Thank you so much for your message and your lovely compliments! Hope this sweet fantasy would bring sweet dreams! All the best. Stay warm and cozy. Looks like you have some cold weather! Blessings!