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Nursery rhymes poetry contest by Eve Roper

Silly Kitty

My nana lived in a big city,
loved reading poems to her kitty.
Normally it sat on a mat.
but it was such a sneaky cat.
Waited for nana to go and cook.
Locked the kitchen door with a hook.
Kitty knew nana wouldn't look,
so sat on the chair to read her book.
Consumed with nana's poetry,
took a sip of chamomile tea,
but it was so hot that it stung,
silly kitty had burnt his tongue.
Screamed out loud with a screeching yelp,
but nana couldn't come and help,
as silly kitty had locked the door,
so rolled around helpless on the floor.
Thought the fish bowl would soothe his pain,
but his leap only came in vain.
Silly kitty forgot he couldn't swim,
but nana escaped to rescue him.
Now all he does is follow her around,
as his meow is now a squeaky sound!
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Goldsmith Avatar
August 18, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a creative "Silly Kitty" nursery rhyme. I enjoyed reading this fun story. Guess he now knows why cats hate water. Hahaha!!! Have a blessed day/week....................
Kendrick Avatar
August 18, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Delightful to see your nursery rhyme on the winners' list. Way to go. Congratulations to you. Sara K
Ray Choudhury Avatar
August 15, 2024 at 8:02 PM
What a great story, Dear SO, for this cute nursery rhyme! This is really funny, made me laugh! Imagine how much kids are going to enjoy the story of silly kitty!
Jones Avatar
August 15, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Back to say congrats on your win!
George Avatar
July 30, 2024 at 9:06 AM
This has taken a funny twist. The poem is amusing from start to finish. You have developed the nursery rhyme into a beautiful story. All that the silly Kitty did ended up as a fiasco. Your poem has brought a chuckle to me. Great composition.
George Avatar
July 29, 2024 at 7:32 AM
I would meow meow to anyone who saves me when I'm drowning. Certain consequences await when we do somethings and sometimes there's no one to save us but thank God for nana. Kitty would have explained to angels what caused his death and would not get a pardon. You write so well Dear Silent. Always a pleasure reading and flowing with your spectacular piece and distinct voice. There are lots of things we forget we cannot do when we are faced with challenges or hurts. And there are lots of things we
George Avatar
July 29, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Forget we can do also. Like healing. Great one, silent. Cheers.
Empress Avatar
July 27, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Love the ending’ its not always that a poem can make me smile but you do that effortlessly! You do any theme and any prompt just in a way readers can connect! Clever you! Best wishes in the contest, i dont think i can do this form. But reading yours was nice! Sending you light always.. for some reason can’t respond to your comment so commenting with the rest of my comment. Hah!
Empress Avatar
July 27, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Dear silent one, first of all, cute title haha. I want a kitty too , lately iv been wanting one! You do nursery rhymes so well and the way youv told this story is so cute and would make any readers soul warm and happy! So witty and uplifting too. Made me smile as i read “ Consumed with nana's poetry, took a sip of chamomile tea, but it was so hot that it stung, silly kitty had burnt his tongue.” i think this kitty is a bit like me haha. I burn my tongue often too and whoa poor kitty got rescued
Jones Avatar
July 27, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Lol! Witty and that title! lol Good luck in the contest!
France Avatar
July 27, 2024 at 6:52 AM
it is such a lovely poem. Thanks to Silent One alot.
Williams Avatar
July 27, 2024 at 6:50 AM
This is such a funny one. Such amazing imagery too. See, I knew there was a story teller there. Good luck in the contest dear S1..Hugs
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