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In the Corner - Nonsense Nursery Rhyme

In the corner Little Jack Horner Sat in the corner Fighting the urge back to cry His tummy was aching For what mom was baking His favorite, a sweet cherry pie But there he was waiting His project negating If only he’d thought first to try And aim for a door When he painted the floor Now he’s stuck there until it does dry Written for the “In the corner” poetry contest Sponsored by Anthony Slausen

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Alexis Y.

Date: 3/22/2017 10:19:00 AM

Hi Chris, This is a great entry for the contest theme. Poor, poor Jack , next time he just has to wait. Because "good" things come to those who wait. I wish you the best luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 3/22/2017 10:31:00 AM

Thank you my sweet friend and you are right, good things do come to those who wait. But when it's cherry pie, I hope I don't have to wait too long. :)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/22/2017 4:58:00 AM

Top of The Morning Chris. This reminds me of my youngest nephew. He's always in trouble but claims he did nothing. It's so funny. So you see, your entry brings a smile and a chuckle. We readers can relate. Good luck with the contest. And yes to Little Jack Horner too. Well done

Chris Green
Date: 3/22/2017 10:18:00 AM

Thanks so very much Lisa. I'm happy you got a laugh out of my attempt at Nursery Rhyme humor. :)

Darren White

Date: 3/22/2017 1:56:00 AM

If I were Little Jack Horner, I couldn't care less about wet paint. Heck, if I were dumb enough to paint around me, I would CERTAINLY be dumb enough to crawl right through it :D Good luck in the contest my friend :)

Chris Green
Date: 3/22/2017 10:17:00 AM

I feel the same way when it's cherry pie. : ) Thanks so much my friend.