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Little Lulu Grows Up - a Nursery Rhyme

Lulu was Miss Moo-Moo's first baby calf She wibbelly-wobbled through the straw But when it came time for her oatmeal She danced and pranced around the stall. Miss Moo-Moo called her first baby Lulu Because, she said, it rhymed with Moo-Moo And when dancing little Lulu took a spill Miss Moo-Moo said, “Lulu, you’d better chill!” Farmer Brown loved Miss Moo-Moo and Lulu And took especially good care of them both He watched after Moo-Moo's every need And kept a record of little Lulu’s growth. Moo-Moo's pride, Lulu grew big and strong, Like every young calf should do She ate her breakfast and drank her milk And every growing boy and girl should, too. When Miss Moo-Moo and Lulu could pasture, Mother and daughter, out in the meadow Father Brown loved to watch them wander He could see them from his veranda window. SECOND PLACE WINNER March 12, 2021 For "Nursery Rhyme Contest - 2" Sponsored by Eve Roper [Published in Nursery Rhymes & Stories From Poets Around the World, Eve Roper, Editor, Kindle Direct Publishing, 2021]

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Date: 3/20/2021 9:12:00 PM
Congratulations on your win,Milton, in my Nursery Rhyme2 contest. A great story for little children. Please visit my blog on the contest . Nursery Rhyme 2 Contest. - Eve Roper's Blog (poetrysoup.com) Hugs Eve
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/20/2021 9:20:00 PM
Thanks. I read your blog earlier, Eve. I didn't know which category my rhyme fit into. I have always thought a nursery rhyme rhymed and flowed and appealed to the child, i.e. Humpty Dumpty....I suppose the reader would have to make up his/her own mind, but I'll bet any little kid would enjoy hearing about Moo-Moo and Lulu. Thanks.
Date: 3/20/2021 10:38:00 AM
- Back with congratulations :)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/20/2021 11:01:00 AM
Ah, thanks, Sunshine, from Moo-Moo, Lulu, and me! Have a wonderful weekend.
Date: 3/15/2021 11:00:00 AM
An impressive write. I'm sure Eve will give this one serious consideration for her contest.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/15/2021 12:03:00 PM
Thanks, Robert. It was a fun write. It also gave me an idea for a children's book...which I probably will never write!
Date: 3/14/2021 10:40:00 AM
This is SO good Milton. Enjoyed reading this. Nice names you chose, Lulu, Moo-moo. Best wishes in the contest. God bless.. ~ Ani
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/14/2021 1:57:00 PM
Thanks, Anitha. Good luck to you, too. I just hope Moo-Moo and Lulu strike a positive chord.
Date: 3/14/2021 5:35:00 AM
Ah so pretty, darling, whimsical and fun! Good luck in the contest.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/14/2021 7:52:00 AM
Thanks, Caren. I think it has a chance.
Date: 3/13/2021 9:43:00 AM
Such a lovely nursery rhyme, Milton. I smiled all the way through it. I have no children, so it's hard for me to write this way, but you did a terrific job! Best wishes for a win in Eve's contest. Hugs, carolyn
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/13/2021 10:03:00 AM
Thanks, Carolyn. I have to admit I am sort of proud of it. It came so quickly, too, when I started thinking of a nursery rhyme.
Date: 3/13/2021 6:24:00 AM
Charming, lovely and joyful... a loving poem full of light and love and laughter from your heart. Love it. God bless you friend, with love, Gina
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/13/2021 8:59:00 AM
Gina, thanks so much. Having you call me friend is a real honor. I enjoy your work immensely. Thanks for your kind descriptions of my nursery rhyme.
Date: 3/13/2021 2:08:00 AM
- A charming and fun nursery rhyme, Milton :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/13/2021 8:58:00 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you so much. Your support means a lot to me.
Date: 3/13/2021 1:33:00 AM
Very beautiful nursery rhyme, Milton:)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/13/2021 8:58:00 AM
Thank you so much, Jo. I kind of like it myself. It just popped into my head.
Date: 3/12/2021 10:56:00 PM
An elegant nursery rhyme. Loved it right through. Best for a win.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/13/2021 8:57:00 AM
Thanks, Victor. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 3/12/2021 3:41:00 PM
the word that comes to me for this one is CHARMING. Utterly charming.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2021 3:46:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea. It's always an honor when you read and enjoy one of my poems. I'm glad you enjoyed my nursery rhyme.
Date: 3/12/2021 2:00:00 PM
A beautiful story poem for a children's book. Great imagery. Nicely done. God Bless, JB
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2021 2:02:00 PM
Thanks, Judy. I appreciate your encouragement. Hey, perhaps someone can write a children's book using Moo-Moo and Little Lulu as characters. That would make me very proud.
Date: 3/12/2021 1:29:00 PM
This is a really cute nursery rhyme story that might encourage children to eat their breakfast so they can grow up big and strong like Lulu.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2021 2:01:00 PM
I certainly hope so. Thanks for reading it, and thanks for your comment.
Date: 3/12/2021 12:45:00 PM
Miss Moo-moo and Baby Lulu! You’d better chill… definitely a modern day nursery rhyme!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2021 1:07:00 PM
Chuckling. Yeah, I suppose so. I needed a decent rhyme! Thanks for reading my effort, Kim.
Date: 3/12/2021 11:51:00 AM
This is so much fun. I imagined reading it as a book to my grandson.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2021 12:08:00 PM
Hey thanks, Richard. Even my grandson is grown and has a new little one. I'm getting way too old for writing nursery rhymes, not having a toddler to read them to.
Date: 3/12/2021 11:08:00 AM
So charming and delightful LM! Love the tongue twister names! Best of luck in the contest! Blessings.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2021 12:07:00 PM
Thanks, Sam. They just rolled off my tongue. Hope you'll write one for the contest, too.

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