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Journey of An Inquisitive Worm Nursery Rhyme

On a warm, bright, sun-soaked golden dawn, 
a green, slimy, crawly worm woke up, 
eagerly burst out from his snug abode, 
opened tiny googly eyes, mesmerized!

He didn't know where his darling mother was!
He only knew his stomach was rumbling...
feeling hungry, started to crawl lazy,
and chew on the juicy tender leaves !

This creepy, crawly, greenish…but
brainy worm managed to squish, in the
cozy backpack of a school-going child,
learning his main goal, isn't it lot of fun! 

Crunch, crunch! Munch, munch! Aren't books tasty! 
Inquiring worm did not hesitate, 
as many yummy books he could bite, 
he crammed in his belly right away! 

"Whow! I feel so enlightened, not an
insignificant worm any more, my
picture should be labelled "Bookworm" Buddy
at children's favourite library door!"

"before long I will turn into 
a scintillating butterfly, and
spread my wings and my newly-acquired
knowledge to this wide beautiful world!"


                                         March 11. 2023
         20 lines, 9/10 syllables in each line (checked by HMS.com)
  Inspired by "Kids Creativity and Learning Nursery Rhyme' Poetry Contest
                                       Sponsor: Eve Roper
                                            FIRST PLACE 
Added one more stanza (Stanza 4) after the contest had been judged.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Deschler Avatar
April 4, 2023 at 7:14 PM
A fun and creative nursery rhyme with a great story! ... I really like the idea of the worm becoming a butterfly, who is now able to spread his wings and his knowledge throughout the world... Well done! Congratulations on your win!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 1:49 PM
Dear Kelly, Thank you. So delighted to know you enjoyed my poem for children. Yes, I like the idea too - Eve’s painting for the cover page of her book, inspired me to write. Love and best wishes ~ Mala
Gasun Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 7:58 PM
So fun and beautiful nursery rhyme my dear friend Mala. Congratulations on your first place win! Thanks for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 1:46 PM
Thank you, Dear Len, for reading my poems. I like writing for children. Your comments are very precious to me. Love ~ Mala
Fowler Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 12:27 PM
Cute one Mala! Congratulations on your win! :)
Ray Choudhury Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Thank you so much, Dear Linda! Really appreciate your visit.
Andresen Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 12:07 PM
- Back with a congratulations, Mala :) - hugs
Ray Choudhury Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Thank you, Dear Anne-life. Appreciate your comment. Hugs !
Goldsmith Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 11:20 AM
Congratulation on your win. A lovely/fun~~write/picture. Have a blessed day..................
Ray Choudhury Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 3:55 PM
Thanks, Paula. I always get to know the results from You, Dear Friend. Love ~ Mala
May Avatar
March 15, 2023 at 10:38 AM
A worm that knows his abc's, :), Congrats on your win Malabika
Gorelick Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 12:08 PM
A lusciously delicious fantasy of which all children of any age, would take delight in indulging. A flawless chrysalis of delight Malabika! Robert
Ray Choudhury Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Thank you so much, Robert. I enjoy writing for children - your comment is as beautiful as your poems are! Really appreciate!
George Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 10:21 PM
As ever, your nursery rhymes are a pleasure to read. Good luck in the contest... Mala. Have you gone back from Calcutta to the US?
Ray Choudhury Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 8:46 AM
Thank you, Dear Valsa. I spent a fabulous vacation in Kolkata, now back to Canada, which is my home now. I really enjoy writing for children, Valsa. Doctor Seuss and Roald Dahl are my favourite authors!
Andresen Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 8:06 AM
- A pleasure to greet "Bokorm Buddy" ... a lovely poem for children and adults, Mala :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Ray Choudhury Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 9:05 AM
Thank you, Dear Poetess-Friend. It’s my pleasure to share with you! Really appreciate your sweet comment.
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