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Humpity-Dumpity, Diddily-Do Nursery Rhyme

Humpity, Dumpity, Diddily-Do I love you and you love me, too. Humpity, Dumpity, Diddily-Do Sweet little [baby]* with eyes of blue. Humpity, Dumpity, Diddily-Do [Papa]* sings a lullaby for you. Humpity, Dumpity, Diddily-Do I love you and you love me, true Humpity, Dumpity, Diddily-Do. [*can substitute “boy” or “girl”; substitute “Mama” or “Grandma”] FIRST PLACE WINNER Written March 22, 2021 For “Nursery Rhyme 3” Poetry Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper [Published in Nursery Rhymes & Stories From Poets Around the World, Eve Roper, Editor, Kindle Direct Publishing, 2021]

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Jan Allison

Date: 4/7/2021 1:23:00 PM

This is truly adorable Milton, many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/7/2021 1:26:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jan. It was fun to write, too.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/7/2021 12:13:00 PM

- Well deserved ... congratulations, Milton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/7/2021 12:40:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sunshine. It's a perfect one, if you ask me. I appreciate your encouragement.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/6/2021 5:40:00 PM

That is simply gorgeous L, I love it... Congratulations on a well dressed win ~ Belle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 5:58:00 PM

Thank you, Belle. Feel free to use it anytime you like! Thanks for the read.

Kim Merryman

Date: 4/6/2021 10:51:00 AM

A great nursery rhyme with all the repetition. Congrats on your 1st place win, Milton! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 12:20:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. I gave it my best shot....

Terry Flood

Date: 4/6/2021 1:32:00 AM

Congrats on this win. Have to say I’m glad it wasnt, Piddley Poo! ;-) Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 8:46:00 AM

Hmmm...that never crossed my mind. Maybe next time. LOL.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/5/2021 10:24:00 PM

Hi L. Milton, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved. Have a good evening:-)Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 8:46:00 AM

Thanks so much, Alexis. I sure appreciate your thoughtful comments.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/5/2021 10:10:00 PM

Milton, great rhythm in this great nursery rhyme. Congratulations on your win. . Please join me at my blog Nursery Rhyme 3 Contest - Eve Roper's Blog (poetrysoup.com) Hugs Eve

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 8:47:00 AM

Thanks, Eve. I'll keep trying. I have this aspiration to be at the top! Your encouragement is so helpful!

Gail Debole

Date: 3/24/2021 4:17:00 AM

So sweet! Love the spin-off of Humpty Dumpty...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2021 8:43:00 AM

Thanks, Gail. It is easy to memorize, which makes it a good one. Little kids love this repetition.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/24/2021 12:08:00 AM

Ah, so much fun! Love the prancy, dancy, fancy feel of it. This is TERRIFIC!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2021 8:43:00 AM

LOL. Well, it just popped into my head. I think I sang something like this to my babies a long, long time ago.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/23/2021 11:44:00 AM

One of my favourites that I have read for the contest. Best of luck to you. ;0)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 1:13:00 PM

Thanks, Richard. I think I sung something like this to my babies a long time ago! Thanks for the read and your encouraging comment.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/23/2021 9:28:00 AM

Hi L. Milton, You penned a good “ nursery rhyme” poem for the contest. I would read something like this to my little ones. It is so fitting for the age group. So fitting for the age group. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Alexis Y.
Date: 3/23/2021 10:19:00 AM

You are most welcome. My kids are too big. Maybe I could read it to my little nephew:-)Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 9:51:00 AM

Alexis, thanks for the encouragement. You have my permission to use it anytime. It is so easy to remember. You have a great day, too.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/23/2021 8:38:00 AM

- I love the sound of this cute nursery rhyme, Milton :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Diddily-Do // Anne-Lise :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 9:50:00 AM

Thanks so much, Sunshine.

Judy Ball

Date: 3/23/2021 5:39:00 AM

Excellent Milton. Love it. Hope it winds. I could see a loving parent singing this to a baby in his/her crib at bedtime. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 8:34:00 AM

Thanks, JB. I appreciate your read and your good wishes!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/22/2021 7:36:00 PM

L Milton, your nursery rhyme is so pleasing to the ear, and is catchy and fun for small children, who'll be repeating it in no time. Best of luck in the contest. :D

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/22/2021 8:16:00 PM

Thanks, Evelyn. I think those qualities are especially important for verses used with little children. Somehow they seem to relate to nonsense sounds, and they learn from them. Thanks so much for your read, Evelyn.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/22/2021 6:36:00 PM

L, that’s beautiful, if it was written for your own Humpity-Dumpity, Diddily-Do, then I’m sure he or she loved it too. Belle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/22/2021 6:54:00 PM

Thanks, Belle. I'm sure I sang some similar ditties to my babies when they were little. I enjoyed this one, and I think it will work well in the contest. Thanks again.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/22/2021 6:10:00 PM

Hello Milton … a nice little couplet on a popular nursery rhyme. Great for kids to learn Milton - Lindsay

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/22/2021 6:21:00 PM

Thanks, Lindsay. It was a fun write!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/22/2021 10:27:00 AM

I bet children love listening to your nursery rhymes, Milton. This one is so cute! Best wishes in the contest. Hugs, carolyn

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/22/2021 1:44:00 PM

Thanks, Carolyn. I think I sang something like this to my children when they were babies. We'll see how it goes. With Lulu all grown up, wasn't much there of interest anymore. I hope you'll enter the contest.