Heidel's Marching Band

Little Heidel clapped her hands
                      As she heard the marching bands
                      Monkeys came who were leading
                         With their funny tails beating
                          Colorful and cheerful drums
                          Ratta-tat and Rummy-tums
              
                    Next up came some marching tunes
                          clarinets played by baboons
                        Elephants marched next in line
                        Blowing horns, they did just fine
                         Heidel watched in joy at those
                      Now came cats, bells on their toes!

                        Heidel's papa jumped for joy 
                          Up next came a little boy
                             Playing fiddle joyfully
                      Heidel laughed for she could see
                         Brother Petra winked an eye
                      As the marching band passed by

                       Heidel's dream was so much fun
                          But her nap was finally done
                       Wiping way' sleep from her eyes
                     What she did next was no surprise!
                            Opening her pink toy box
                     Found her monkeys made from socks

                         Happy laughter followed soon
                          Heidel found her toy baboon
                          Stuffed elephants, a toy cat
                            She made them march,
                                   just like that
                           Heidel's papa came to see
                         Petra's fiddle joined with glee
                
                             Everybody shared a smile
                           Their joy lasted quite awhile
                          Heidel's toys were oh so grand
                           Such a happy marching band!
                       Heidel made her dream come true
                           Now her story's told to you!
                   
           
                                      Just for fun!
                      Dedicated to Grammy's sweet angels
                            My children and grandkids 
                          Make your dreams come true! 
                                            <3
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Maverick Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 8:56 AM
You certainly stole a march here BJ God bless.'
Kaianah Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 12:49 AM
This is so cute! I enjoyed reading this. What a fun write BJ. ~Anna Kaianah
Kendrick Avatar
April 27, 2022 at 5:33 AM
Ahhh!! I enjoyed reading this metaphorical work. It could go in one of the nursery rhyme books. Your visits to my page always brighten my day. Sara
Legros Kelley Avatar
April 27, 2022 at 3:42 PM
I'm so glad you liked it Sara, it was so much fun to write :) I am happy my grandkids loved it, my daughter read it to them. I use to write a lot of little stories for my kids when they were little. Thank you for your visits, you always bless my heart so much when you stop by with your kind messages, and brighten my day so very much :) God bless you my friend! Hope your hubby is feeling better! ~BJ
Wolf Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 8:56 PM
Strike up the band! Trumpets blare and drums pound. In the air and on the ground. I LOVE A PARADE! Thanks, gw
Legros Kelley Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 9:08 PM
Sweet :) I love how you made a poem in your comment, so fun :) I love parades too. When we lived in the middle of nowhere, and my kids were little, they had their own parade. Our few neighbors loved seeing them march down the dusty road pulling wagons and waving, it was such a joy :) Thank you for stopping by Gershon, your comments brighten my day :) ~BJ
Pandit Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 5:25 AM
A delightful show you staged, BJ, with Heidel's marching band. Much enjoyed the happy tone and pure fun you convey.
Legros Kelley Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 12:03 PM
:) Thank you Vijay, it was fun to write. My grandkids liked the story, so that made my day! My granddaughter wants her unicorns to come to life, she said "That is my dream!" Maybe I will write another story about her unicorns, she has a whole herd of them by now in her toybox :) Your visits and comments are so encouraging, I love your visits <3 God bless you my friend! ~BJ
Kalita Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 11:36 PM
Such a spirited frolicking share, an adorable dedication to the beloved family and the moments. . Beautiful.
Legros Kelley Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 1:25 AM
Thank you so much SILPIKA, it was fun, it has helped me to pull up from the doldrums of late :) My daughter has pulled this up on-line and read it to her children and they liked it, so that made me smile :) It is always so wonderful to hear from you, your comments so uplift me. <3 ~BJ
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