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I Love a Rainy Day - Nursery Rhyme

I love jumping in puddles
I will wear my boots of red
Today I got mummy soaking wet
So she sent me straight to bed

I shut both eyes so tightly
and then tried counting sheep
But no matter how hard I tried
I just could not get to sleep

I shouted down to mummy
and she came up to see me
I told her that I was sorry
she forgets I’m only three!


Nursery Rhyme 3 Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Eve Roper

03/22/21

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Eric Cohen

Date: 4/7/2021 9:12:00 PM

Very sweet and original. I'm a sucker for kids, big and small, and puddles. ~Eric

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/7/2021 3:43:00 PM

This is such sweet and adorable nursery rhyme, Jan. I love the way it is written from a small child's point of view. The picture is wonderful, too. hugs, Evelyn

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/7/2021 3:38:00 PM

Back to say congratulations on your win with this delightful poem... Belle :-) xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/7/2021 3:07:00 PM

Awww! So cute! It's perfectly delightful for the little ones! They are going to love the picture of jumping in the puddles! Hugs ~ Mala

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/7/2021 11:14:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Merryman

Date: 4/6/2021 11:39:00 AM

A delightful nursery rhyme, Jan! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/6/2021 10:46:00 AM

Just utterly delightful Jan! A true nursery rhyme in rhythmic flow, story and a wonderful ending! Congratulations to you Jan from an inveterate "puddle jumper and little kid at heart!" hugs :) I too love rainy days!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/6/2021 10:22:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a cute write. "Loved It" Have a blessed day..................

Evelyn Swartz

Date: 4/6/2021 2:20:00 AM

Jan, this is a beautiful nursery rhyme. I love the ending. It is a well-deserved win!! Congrats.

Terry Flood

Date: 4/6/2021 1:39:00 AM

Congrats on this win, Jan. Terry

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/5/2021 10:51:00 PM

Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to congratulations on winning write:-) Alexis

Eve Roper

Date: 4/5/2021 10:31:00 PM

Jan, 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

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/28/2021 7:02:00 AM

Jan this poem is awesome, best of luck my friend in the contest - I always enjoy Eve's contests Thank you for your comments and support whilst Elias was in hospital and I was somewhat scarce on Soup. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Mark Koplin

Date: 3/26/2021 6:56:00 AM

Wonderful poem Jan! Great job

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/25/2021 4:51:00 AM

Ohh, so sweet! A top winner in my eyes, Jan:)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/23/2021 6:54:00 PM

Lovely Jan, I love jumping in puddles merrily, and I’m only coming up seventy three :-) Hugs Belle xx

Terry Flood

Date: 3/23/2021 5:17:00 PM

Smashing poem Jan. My avatar is of Tara, the most spectacular, awesome dog that ever lived. We had a park that had a dip running right across it. When it rained it was like a 300 metre puddle. Tara would ignore the entire park to splash through every inch of that puddle... and back. And then she’d hunt us down and shake! Thanks for reviving that memory and good luck in contest. Terry

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/23/2021 1:22:00 PM

I had quite a giggle when I read the last line, Jan. This sounds like a "true" story as it must happen often. Adorable! Best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/23/2021 11:34:00 AM

Hi Jan, This is such a good” nursery rhyme” poem. Trouble sleeping can affect the as well as the old. You expressed that we'll in your nursery rhyme. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day my friend:-) Alexis

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/23/2021 11:16:00 AM

I loved watching my 3-year-old daughter in her red Wellies jumping in puddles, so really enjoyed this. Animals - as well as seniors - enjoy jumping in puddles today in Waikiki! Aloha! Rico

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/23/2021 10:48:00 AM

Such a sweet ode to childhood and its memories you created for me here! I enjoyed, Happy Tuesday xxoo

Paul Callus

Date: 3/23/2021 7:19:00 AM

This would make a lovely nursery rhyme, Jan. I'm sorry for the poor girl...in fact (between us), even in old age, I still love jumping in puddles :) Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/23/2021 4:15:00 AM

- I used to love jumping in water puddles when I was a child ... a lovely poem for children, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/23/2021 3:07:00 AM

Ahh!! Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Sometimes parents do forget that children are children and not miniature adults. Your presence at my page was uplifting. Sara