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Michael Mcgregor Nursery Rhyme

Michael McGregor Nursery Rhyme Michael McGregor refused to bathe His mother says: “You’ll be sorry! A monster you’ll be when you awake!” Michael thinks “Fun!” – a monster party! Michael awakens all hairy and gross Roars when he talks, slobbers and drools Green teeth, foul breath, long toenail toes No friend sits by him when he goes to school. Michael plods home, tears in his eyes, Looks in the mirror –horrific monster he spies Jumps in the tub – leaves hairy mess Sees Michael next morning – monster now put to rest! 3-12-21 Contest: Nursery Rhyme 2 Sponsor: Eve Roper Based on poet's story for children - Michael Becomes a Monster.

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Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 3/23/2021 10:53:00 AM

Back with congrats on your win Sam. This was such a beautiful creation for the kids... God bless... ~ Ani

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/23/2021 11:27:00 AM

Thank you so much Ani. Michael was such fun to create - to picture this little boy willingly becoming a monster with such unexpected results! When I get to read it to kids, they really love it. Hope you are well. Sending you bunches of blessings!

Anisha Dutta

Date: 3/21/2021 11:37:00 AM

FANTASTIC. Hope no kid will refuse to take bath after reading the rhyme. Thanks for sharing mine. Arianna is my little granddaughter. Now she is seven. Three years back I have composed a Book ' Rhymes for Arisnna' exclusively for her. This is the first poem. Actually a little birdie off and on came to peck at her windowpane. She loved to watch.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/22/2021 11:29:00 AM

First and foremost thank you for your message. So appreciate your emails! What a sweet and thoughtful thing to write for your granddaughter. Have you thought about publishing Arisnna's book - a special work of work from a loving grandparent. I am sure many parents and grandparents would love love it! I did the same for my grandchildren. They grow up too quickly! Blessings my friend!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/22/2021 11:28:00 AM

Eve Roper

Date: 3/20/2021 9:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your win,Sam, 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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/21/2021 8:50:00 AM

Thank you Eve for the repeat of the contest, your placement and the clarification of a nursery rhyme. So appreciate all of your hard work and this contest. Hoping you will repeat. It was fun. Blessings and hugs!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/20/2021 5:47:00 PM

Ha, that’s a fantastic nursery rhyme, kids are sure to love this read about the hairy little monster, glad Michael came good in the end and got in the tub for a scrub. Congratulations on your win Sam ~ Belle

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/21/2021 8:53:00 AM

Thank you so much Belle! It was so fun to write the original story then turn it into a nursery rhyme poem. I think Michael found that experience was the best teacher! Hope you are doing well. Sending you blessings and all the best!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/20/2021 4:44:00 PM

Your rhyme is engrossing, Sam, and sure to entertain and delight any child, while teaching them to enjoy their bath time. Congratulations on your fine winning poem. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/21/2021 9:14:00 AM

Thank you Evelyn! It is so much fun to see how the kids love Michael - both the short kids and the little kids at heart! So glad I got to introduce Michael to a wider audience through this contest. Hope you are doing well. Sending you the color filled blessings of spring!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/20/2021 10:34:00 AM

- Children will love it, Sam :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/21/2021 9:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise! Michael came out of an experience with one of my grandsons. Have had the chance to write a couple of children's stories with my grandchildren. I treasure those experiences. And, you are so right, the kids love Michael! Blessings and a hug :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/16/2021 7:30:00 PM

Most little kids like to be messy - I like how Michael the Monster discovered soap and water, great tale, Sam~

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/21/2021 8:57:00 AM

Michael was so much fun to create. I got to share the story at an event while inviting the kids to create a monster mask. Their creativity was simply amazing. We had a blast. And, you are so right - kids love to be messy. Thank you my friend for your visit and wonderful message. All the best!

Jcb Brul

Date: 3/16/2021 6:01:00 AM

Hahaha very nice strategy..I would use that to my youngest boy, too. Keep coming Sam..I’ll let my boy read this.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/22/2021 11:23:00 AM

Hi JCB! My first response seems to be floating somewhere in the ether! Hope your son enjoyed Michael. So glad you liked this one! The kids always seem to have fun with it when I get to ready the book to them! Was fun to get into the mind of a little boy who didn't want to take a bath! Hope you are well. Blessings! Have been enjoying your ekphrasis!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/15/2021 4:20:00 PM

So cool, Sam! I would love to share this cute poem with my little friends at the school I teach. Do you write children's story too? You are awesome! I am getting inspired by you, Sam. Love ~ Mala

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/17/2021 2:50:00 PM

Hi Mala! Absolutely - please share with the kids. I had kids create monsters at a workshop event. Even the girls had a ball. Thank you! Have written 12 stories and compiled a book of children's poems. So much fun to be a little kid again! The story of Michael is available through my website. Let me know how the kids like the poem. All the best with much love. Sam

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/14/2021 1:41:00 PM

All the poor boy needed was a bath and a change of clothes. I would look worse than he did if I didn't shower. It's a cute nursery rhyme with a good moral for children, Sam. Best wishes in the contest! Hugs, carolyn

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 3/14/2021 10:23:00 AM

Haha... Loved and enjoyed reading this Sam. Well done. Best wishes in the contest.. God bless.. ~ Ani

Mark Koplin

Date: 3/14/2021 6:00:00 AM

Poor Michael, good job Sam!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/13/2021 12:47:00 PM

I love this one!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 3/13/2021 6:28:00 AM

So cute. I love it. A sure winner. God bless you friend with love, Gina

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 3/13/2021 5:33:00 AM

A nice story in keeping with the times! Monsters inc. and all that! all the best in the contest!!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/21/2021 9:17:00 AM

Hi Krish! Hadn't thought about Monsters Inc. when creating Michael but you are so right about! Thank you so much for your best wishes. The kid population really does enjoy Michael when I get to read the book to them. Blessings! All the best.

J. Summers

Date: 3/12/2021 3:47:00 PM

Good one Sam, lesson learned. Good luck in the contest. John

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/21/2021 9:27:00 AM

Hi John! So glad you enjoyed Michael! Thank you for your visit. Michael was fun to create and it is fun to see the "big kids" enjoy his story! All the best.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/12/2021 1:56:00 PM

Hi Sam, What a wonderful nursery rhyme poem for the contest.It has a good moral as well. Best wishes in the contest.It's great that you got to participate in Eve’s new contest. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/21/2021 9:21:00 AM

Thank you Alexis for your visit and delightful message! Was so excited to see that Eve had a second contest. Have read many of the entries. Wonderful stuff from the heart of little kids at heart! Writing nursery rhyme puts us in touch with our playful inner child! Sending you blessings and best wishes for your weekend! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/12/2021 11:54:00 AM

Ha ha, this is cute.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/12/2021 12:48:00 PM

Michael and I send you thank you's! Had so much fun creating this nursery rhyme from the story! Glad it brought you a chuckle! I have to admit it does make me smile. Hope you are well! All the best and blessings!

Jan Allison

Date: 3/12/2021 11:54:00 AM

love the moral of the tale Sam, good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/12/2021 12:45:00 PM

Have written several stories for children but I have to admit this ranks way at the top of the list. So glad Eve sponsored another Nursery Rhyme contest! I just missed entering the first one. So glad you enjoyed this little rhyme and the moral of the story! Feeling a little grimy - headed off for a shower! All the best! Hairy hugs! Sam :)