Regina Mcintosh Poet Clerihew

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My Childhood Playmate

Laura Ingalls Wilder
Her writing was milder.
She lived in the backwoods
Where they made canned goods.

Laura wrote her children’s series
Little houses were full of theories
Her name became famed
She was just what she claimed
I’m sure she knew many other dearies

I read most every Little house book
It was long before there was a nook
I longed to go back to that kind of living
Where there seemed to be so much giving


September 16, 2019
Clerimerick Couplets (Hybrid Form) Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Mark Toney

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Beautiful Scars September 29, 2019 at 12:42 PM yay! I read all the books as a young girl and watched every tv show. I was so upset with Michael Landon died! Awesome poem, congrats sweet Regina :)-luloo

Andrea Dietrich September 28, 2019 at 6:42 PM I adored that tv story and the girl who had written that series of books. Thanks for paying tribute to such a lovely symbol of our American heritage. oh, and congrats on a job well done Regina Mcintosh September 28, 2019 at 9:51 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. I loved this lady so much, especially when I was reading the series as a child. My books really were my playmates much of the time. Bless you

Mark Toney September 28, 2019 at 6:07 PM Regina, this is delightful! Our family loved watching Little House on the Prairie when our sons were growing up. Thanks for bringing back the memories. Congratulations on your win! ~Mark Regina Mcintosh September 28, 2019 at 9:49 PM I loved this writer and loved the tv series too. Thanks for sponsoring the contest. God bless you

Alexis Y. September 17, 2019 at 9:23 PM Hi Regina, I enjoy reading books however, I must say that I haven't read one by Laura Ingalls Wilder. But I loved watching re runs of Little House On The Prairie. Great entry for the contest. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a great night:-) Alexis Regina Mcintosh September 17, 2019 at 10:29 PM Thank you so much and you should read them - even now they're still wonderful tales. I could easily read them again... I think - I haven't tried, but just loved them so much - Thank you and prayers for you

Eve Roper September 16, 2019 at 9:40 PM Great write, Regina, good luck in the contest. Regina Mcintosh September 17, 2019 at 4:29 AM Thanks so much. Blessings

Gershon Wolf September 16, 2019 at 8:52 AM Well-captured memories of a series and a time where values mattered, where there was right and wrong, and where we hadn't been desensitized by an endless barrage of violence, gratuitous sex, and meaningless news. Thanks, Regina. Best wishes, Gershon Regina Mcintosh September 17, 2019 at 4:30 AM Thanks so much for reading and commenting. God bless you always

Swetha Vangaveti September 16, 2019 at 5:48 AM The name in the very first line brought a thousand lights onto my cheeks. Loved it and enjoyed your poem. :) Regina Mcintosh September 17, 2019 at 4:30 AM I do love her. Thank you and bless you

CayCay Godwin September 16, 2019 at 5:43 AM THIRD GRADE, I read one of her books and couldn't \ wouldn't stop until I read them all. She completely cemented me as a continual paper back holder. This poem is nostalgic delight. (To this day I still often fantasize that I live on Laura's prairie but have plumbing). Great visit, thank you ...CayCay Regina Mcintosh September 17, 2019 at 4:31 AM I love her - I couldn't remember exactly what grade I was in, but do know I read every one of those books I could get my hands on. Thanks for reading and commenting. Blessings

Jan Allison September 16, 2019 at 12:13 AM you brought back so many happy memories I too loved the books and the tv series! Good luck in the contest Regina:-) hugs Jan xx Regina Mcintosh September 16, 2019 at 12:17 AM Thanks Jan... I'm glad someone else loved these, too. I remember them so well. Actually, where I live, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, my grandparents were also reminders of these characters. Blessings and Hugs :)