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Humpty Dumpty of Avalon

King Humpty Dumpty sat on a high hill
In Avalon just round the mill
Four story book dragons guarded his place
What went inside no one could tell
Once in a while he would ride to Camelot
When the day was mild and not too hot
Devoid of purpose or any will
 The old King would be ready to kill
A pheasant or any bird in the bush
For one in hand is better than two in the sagebrush
Hail Humpty dumpty the king of the past
The time has come to return at last

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/15/2011 3:39:00 PM

Cool one Tahera.. good luck if for the new contest by Miranda.. never looked at Humpty Dumpty in this light before luv..haha.. great creativity and fine rhyme..

Nick Bagnall

Date: 3/14/2011 5:03:00 AM

A strange fusion of nursary rhyme, myth and adage, made for an intreguing read, enjoyed

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/12/2011 11:59:00 AM

Great satire on the Humpty Dumpty story, Tahera. The contest sponsor told me she was looking for poems about burlesque strippers. Not quite my style, but the dictionary defines burlesque as a satire or parody and you excelled with this theme here! Wishing you success always. Love, Carolyn

Daver Austin

Date: 3/12/2011 10:13:00 AM

Strange egg, King Humpty Dumpty. This is an interesting story, Tahera. I have to laugh, of course, when I think of Humpty Dumpty at Camelot. Actually, this is kind of Mother Goosey, and that is what makes it fun. Love, Dave

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/11/2011 11:30:00 PM

So this is burlesque, Tahera. It's a form I need to study up on. YOu are familar with HUmpty Dumpty. have you read many nursery rhymes in English? I like how you got the bird in the hand into this as well, along with Camelot!!

Constance La France

Date: 3/11/2011 9:37:00 PM

A fun read, you have a gift for words, thanks for sharing it~~