Linda Alice Fowler Poet Rhyme

Hickory, Dickory, Dock Parady

Hickory, dickory, dock.
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck nine,
It was past the deadline!
He missed an interview,
the job fell through.
He fell sadly to his knees,
no paycheck – no cheese.

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Howard Kerr March 25, 2024 at 12:23 PM Linda, This rhyme form entry is a credit to you. I enjoyed every aspect of this amusing work. Firs class writing in a light hearted vein. Congratulations on your placement Thanks for your comment on my piece Howard Linda Alice Fowler March 25, 2024 at 1:11 PM Ah Howard. Your kind words warm my heart! Thank you for reading and commenting! :)

Miranda Hawley March 22, 2024 at 5:05 PM I really enjoyed this read about the mouse who procrastinated, to bad, perhaps the next time the mouse will hustle a little more. Congrats on your win in my contest. Linda Alice Fowler March 23, 2024 at 6:55 AM Haha Miranda. Such a cute theme for your contest. Paula's line, "No pay ~ no cheese", may become my last line. Many thanks for sponsoring and for my placement and for the congrats! :)

Terry Miller March 21, 2024 at 2:46 AM This is fun, congratulations Linda Alice Fowler March 23, 2024 at 6:53 AM Thank you! Glad you thought this a bit of fun Terry. cheers! :)

Paula Goldsmith March 20, 2024 at 8:58 AM Congratulations on your win. I love your cute/fun "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" write. Great Ending.... No pay~No cheese.... Have a blessed day............... Linda Alice Fowler March 23, 2024 at 6:52 AM Thank you Paula. Isn't that always the case? No pay ~ no cheese. teehee. Make it a wonderful weekend! :)

Gershon Wolf February 20, 2024 at 8:19 PM I like your version much better than the original, Linda. Nice! ~ gw Linda Alice Fowler February 21, 2024 at 3:02 PM Many thanks dear friend! laf :)

Edward Ebbs February 18, 2024 at 10:51 AM Cute, thanks for sharing :). Ed Linda Alice Fowler February 18, 2024 at 1:24 PM Thank you Ed. You are welcome ;)

Speaks Volumes February 16, 2024 at 9:46 PM Serves him right Laf, running up people's clocks ! Naughty lil mouse will have to learn to respect other's property. Loved this Laf Its a beaut ! from Wen Linda Alice Fowler February 17, 2024 at 7:55 AM LOL Another great "rest of the story" for Hickory Wen. Many thanks dear friend. :)

David Fisher February 16, 2024 at 4:20 PM Lol, I knew this would be fun from the get go! Linda Alice Fowler February 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM Glad you are having fun David. Contests like these stimulate the imagination, don' thou think. I love your sense of humor David. I always go to you for a smile. Thanks for stopping by! :)

Jerry Brotherton February 16, 2024 at 3:37 PM A fun read, my friend. Linda Alice Fowler February 16, 2024 at 4:04 PM Thank you Jerry. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

Constance La France February 16, 2024 at 3:25 PM Linda, your poem is delightful, well done, and best of luck in the contest, hugs, Constance Linda Alice Fowler February 16, 2024 at 4:03 PM Hi Constance. Thanks for the feedback and well wishes! :)

Beryl Edmonds February 16, 2024 at 3:07 PM Brilliant take on the Hickory, Dickory, Dock nursery rhyme Linda, hilarious… Beryl Linda Alice Fowler February 16, 2024 at 4:03 PM I appreciate the comments Belle. Thank you! :)