He Was Addled

Numpty Dumpty sat on a wall, his brain, addled. Not thinking, he turned and had a fall, in the King's castle courtyard he puddled. All the Kings men on horses saddled, got off their steeds and in Humpty dabbled. One took his coat, well it was silver, the rest took his bits, thinking themselves clever in trying to put Humpty back together. Of course, they failed, but never say never, they melted him down, now he's gone forever. More than one way of putting things back together. Hot chocolate for tea break and a rhyme to remember.
6/26/18 The mystery of Humpty Dumpty Poetry Contest - Sponsored by Faraz Ajmal
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Gentry Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 8:51 AM
Congratulations on your win. Creative and cute. Enjoyed it!
Talbot Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:18 AM
Many thanks Susan, appreciated, Mick
Ajmal Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:06 AM
His death definitely was unfortunate but still it had atleast given us a new rhyme, many congratulations on your win in he contest, good luck and have a really nice day
Talbot Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 12:25 PM
Many thanks Faraz, wishing you good luck too, and may all your days be fun! Mick
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 8:32 AM
Cute! ;) good luck in the contest! xomo
Talbot Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 9:28 AM
Thanks Maureen, fingers crossed as always! Mick
Man Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 5:07 AM
Mick, your Humpty Dumpty will fair well in the contest!
Talbot Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 5:50 AM
Thanks,, Lyric Man, fingers crossed, Mick
Krutsinger Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 4:51 AM
I think Numpty Dumpty sounds better than Humpty Dumpty actually. Imaginative and fun.
Talbot Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 5:52 AM
lol Thanks, Caren, on both counts, Mick
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