Chris Green Poet Rhyme

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. March 22, 2017 at 10:19 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 March 22, 2017 at 10:31 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 March 22, 2017 at 4:58 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 March 22, 2017 at 10:18 AM Thanks so very much Lisa. I'm happy you got a laugh out of my attempt at Nursery Rhyme humor. :)

Darren White March 22, 2017 at 1:56 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 March 22, 2017 at 10:17 AM I feel the same way when it's cherry pie. : ) Thanks so much my friend.

Tim Smith March 21, 2017 at 4:46 PM The moral don't paint yourself in a corner or you'll be crying about your pie...lol Chris Green March 21, 2017 at 5:08 PM That's it. :) Thanks so much Tim.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 21, 2017 at 4:32 PM Lol, awesome! ;) Chris Green March 21, 2017 at 5:08 PM Thanks a bunch Maureen

Heidi Sands March 21, 2017 at 4:29 PM lol Cute one, Chris ;) Chris Green March 21, 2017 at 5:07 PM Thank you so much my sweet friend.

Jan Allison March 21, 2017 at 4:25 PM ha ha ha great hunour Chris:-) hugs Jn xx Chris Green March 21, 2017 at 5:07 PM Thanks so much Jan