The Old Shoe

There was an old lady
   who lived in a shoe.
Adopted a son
   and called him Boy Blue.
His oldest of sisters
   was Little Bo Peep.
She taught him to add
  by counting her sheep.
Then into the garden
   he'd hoe and she'd sow.
From Mary Contrary
   he'd learned how to grow.
And fetching their water
   from up top the hill.
Together with twins
   called Jack and called Jill.
And though it was small
  each one of them knew.
How much they had loved
   growing up in that shoe.

Sheri Lynne Evans
January 7, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 1/9/2021 10:48:00 AM
I think it has been hard for many to write lately, with all the turmoil surrounding us and the pandemic. I am having a hard time as well. I hope the words find both of us in the coming year. Hugs, John
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Sheri Evans
Date: 1/15/2021 5:43:00 PM
Even though you know you're not alone it is comforting to hear some times as a reminder. Although I'm sorry to hear it too. To us !
Date: 1/8/2021 2:43:00 PM
A very clever write combining nursery rhyme characters, Sheri, I enjoyed the read. Hugs, John
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Date: 1/8/2021 2:57:00 PM
Thankyou, especially since it's been so hard to write these past months. Lol I guess I was focused to seriously. Nice to be able to share again.
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