Little Ladybug: a Nursery Rhyme
I was playing in Mommy's flower garden
and found a tiny red ladybug there
She flew away, so I begged her pardon
She came back and landed on my hair
I giggled when she whispered in my ear,
"Little girl, may I rest awhile with you?"
Oh, my goodness! What did I hear?
Can ladybugs talk? Can that be true?
I nodded to her before I said, 'yes.'
Then she crawled down onto my hand
and told me she liked my polka dot dress.
I said Thanks! Aren't polka dots grand?
I hummed and asked her to stay for tea
but it looked like she had fallen asleep.
Then I heard her say, "No thanks. Not for me."
She started crying. What had made her weep?
What's wrong little ladybug? Why do you cry?
I like your flower garden, and wish I could stay.
Stay forever, I told her, and never say goodbye.
I will be back tomorrow. Please don't fly away.
March 10, 2021
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