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for the Alouette Me poetry contest sponsored by Andrea Dietrich

Listen, little red, heed what mother said. Scamper, scamper, little fawn, sleep’s long overdue; Moon is waning too. Playtime’s ended, comes the dawn. Leave the mossy loam; hurry, scurry home to the thicket for a rest from your exercise. Hush now, close those eyes nestled close to mother’s breast.

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Date: 12/3/2024 7:43:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from start 'til the end. God bless you.
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Date: 12/3/2024 6:19:00 AM
Excellent entry and a well deserved win, congratulations
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Date: 12/3/2024 2:41:00 AM
"close those eyes nestled close to mother’s breast" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!
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Date: 12/2/2024 11:05:00 PM
So cute and excellent meter to boot. Congrats on your win in my contest
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 12/4/2024 6:16:00 AM
Thanks for hosting the contest, Andrea! I appreciate the work involved!
Date: 12/2/2024 9:34:00 PM
What a delightful combination of poetry and nursery rhyme. So charming, Jeff. Congratulations on your win! Blessings!
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Date: 12/2/2024 8:38:00 PM
so cute. lovely. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers.
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Date: 12/2/2024 8:28:00 PM
Jeff, CONGRATS on your win with this charming poem! Janice
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Date: 11/20/2024 8:53:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your fun "Listen, little red" write. "Good Luck" Have a fun day as you write away..................
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