Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Legos Nursery Rhymes Contest  -  Sponsor: Eve Roper

Legos Are Fun For Everyone

I'm bested by my grandson, who's not an engineer
because he outbuilds me in Lego construction, I fear.
My contention overwhelms me with dread and woe,
because Lego toys are addictive, as I'm sure you know.

I built a house only using the colors of red and blue,
but always find I'm one Lego short. What am I to do?
A nine-year old outsmarts me, doing it much better.
He's focused on the task at hand... a real go-getter!

All over the living room floor, they end up scattered.
I enjoy feeling like a kid again... that's what mattered.
Sometimes I erect something equal to an architect,
but too soon it breaks apart and my effort is wrecked!

One day I carefully assembled a church and its steeple,
proud of what I'd built... pews and itsy-bitsy people.
Then, my grandson said, "Nana, you used every Lego!"
Then he dismantled all my work and deflated my ego.

Legos present a challenge to adults and kids alike.
They're more fun to play with than riding a new bike.
I lose tract of time when I'm playing with Lego blocks.
Never want to put them away so I don't look at clocks.

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Paula Goldsmith November 29, 2023 at 6:39 PM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun Legos write again/fun picture. Have a great/wonderful day writing away...........

Jay Narain November 29, 2023 at 9:11 AM congratulations on your win. Lin Lane November 29, 2023 at 9:35 AM Thanks a lot, Jay.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 29, 2023 at 9:06 AM - Congratulations on your win in the LEGO contest, Lin :) - hugs Lin Lane November 29, 2023 at 9:35 AM Thanks, Anne-Lise. I'll have to take a look. Hugs for you, too.

Eve Roper November 29, 2023 at 8:06 AM Well written poem, Lin , congratulations on your win. Lin Lane November 29, 2023 at 9:35 AM Thank you for selecting my lego entry to be on your winning list, Eve.

Bill Baker November 8, 2023 at 8:14 AM They seem to pop out every Christmas, the kids can build amazing things with them. I usually just watch, or glance over during the commercials of the football game. LOL Good luck in the contest, Lin. A fun read, Thanks for sharing, Bill Lin Lane November 29, 2023 at 9:34 AM Another late reply from me, Bill. Please forgive my tardiness. Thank you for commenting. My grandson is now 9 and we've decided to build our Lego town while watching football. He's old enough to be able to do both. lol

Joseph P. DiMino November 7, 2023 at 7:13 AM Sort of like stamp collecting, can lose myself for hours looking at the silly things, quickly to get them off the table if someone unexpected shows-up, seeing one on the floor, hoping I am not outed. Excellent, delightful read. Well done, Lin. Lin Lane November 7, 2023 at 7:43 AM Hi Joe and thanks for reading and commenting. Yes, whatever holds our interest and is fun, is something we should embrace. What's wrong with being a philatelist? Nothing. Maybe one of your visitors might find it interesting.

Tom Cunningham November 7, 2023 at 12:40 AM Nothing beats quality time with your grandson Lin. You should take a pic of your creations. Tom Lin Lane November 7, 2023 at 7:39 AM Hi Tom, thanks and that's a great idea. I'll be with him over Thanksgiving so I just might do that. Unless he wants to spend more time building forts or swimming. I'm up for anything!

Jeff Connelly November 6, 2023 at 5:25 PM A nice poem about a creative toy; Legos are truly wonderful Lin. My grandson really didn't get into them, but my son did. Thanks Lin Lane November 7, 2023 at 7:37 AM Kids these days have too many more technical toys to keep them enthralled, but I'm glad you had Lego time with your son. Thank you, Jeff.

David Fisher November 6, 2023 at 4:51 PM Ha-ha, what a fun write about one of the most fun toys! This one's built as a contest winner. Lin Lane November 7, 2023 at 7:36 AM Hi David and I'm delighted with your comments. We'll see how it fares in the contest, but with all of the positive remarks it's already gotten... that's good enough for me. Thanks ever so much.

Paula Goldsmith November 6, 2023 at 2:06 PM I enjoyed your fun Legos write/picture. Good Luck... We both did this one. Have a great/fun day playing with your Legos...................... Lin Lane November 7, 2023 at 7:34 AM Oh, thanks, Paula. I'll have to read yours very soon.

David Kavanagh November 6, 2023 at 11:43 AM What a great Lego poem Lin, the interaction with your grandson (not an engineer) is vividly expressed with blocks and colours, and he even took apart your church; some great humour in that lol! Great one for the contest, cheers David Lin Lane November 7, 2023 at 7:34 AM Sometimes I have to stifle my giggles or hide my frown, but it's all in fun, and I appreciate knowing he wants to do things with me. lol Thanks a lot for the encouragement, David.

Jan Allison November 6, 2023 at 11:35 AM Aww I hope your grandson loves this as much as I do, lego is fab fun unless you happen to tread on a piece hidden on the carpet lol:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane November 7, 2023 at 7:32 AM I've shared it with Brennan and immediately he said, "So when you visit for Thanksgiving, are you going to build something with me?" Thanks, Jan.

Margarita Lillico November 6, 2023 at 11:21 AM True Lego story, my 11 year old only allows me to find the right piece, never assemble :) I can only write poems:( Lin Lane November 7, 2023 at 7:31 AM Hi Margarita and thanks for commenting. It's really nice to hear from you again. Be thankful that your 11 year old allows you to find pieces. Soon, it'll be, "Mom, I can do this by myself."

Sam Kauffman November 6, 2023 at 11:02 AM What a delightful picture of you and your grandson not only building with legos but using legos to build and strengthen your bond! Wonderful metaphor, Lin. Thank you for this precious picture. Best wishes for the contest Blessings. Lin Lane November 7, 2023 at 7:29 AM Thank you very much, Sam. Despite living 600 miles apart, we bonded early when I was able to spend more time with him. It's never been broken, and he is one of my blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2023 at 10:34 AM - Both adults and children become architects with Lego ... a lovely poem with your grandson and all the bricks, Lin :) - A winning poem ... good luck :) - hugs Lin Lane November 6, 2023 at 10:39 AM Hi, Anne-Lise and thanks so much for your kind thoughts. I've a 3 month old granddaughter, so I can look forward to playing with Legos for some time to come.