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For Eve Roper's Nursery Rhyme Contest - August 8, 2024 - Picture #2

 

Tilly, the Flower Child


A raven-haired girl whose name was Tilly
had friends who thought she was much too silly.
But she didn't care what anyone said.
She tended her garden... each flower bed.

Her buddings blossomed as if they were wild.
Tilly became known as 'the Flower Child."
Daisies, zinnia, and pink peony.
Did she have a green thumb?  Definitely!!

She cut and bundled them with great care.
Their stems were often longer than her hair.
Tilly shared their beauty with her neighbors.
Kind folks who thanked Tilly for her labors. 

Barefoot Tilly walked; her arms filled with blooms.
Fragrant flora with sweet scent of perfumes.
Spring is always her favorite season,
The time of year flowers bloom ~ that's her reason

One day, a little girl moved in next door.
She thought, "What a beautiful dress she wore!"
Covered in flowers, but not too frilly.
She smiled and said, "Hi. My name is Lilly."
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Goldsmith Avatar
August 18, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful/cute~write/story. Girls & flowers go together. Have a blessed day/week.....................
Kendrick Avatar
August 18, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Delightful to see your nursery rhyme on the winners' list. Way to go. Congratulations to you. Sara K
Fowler Avatar
August 16, 2024 at 6:08 AM
Lilly and Tilly are so cute. Quite a sweet poem Lin. Congratulations! :)
Lane Avatar
August 16, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Thanks a bunch, Linda.
Jones Avatar
August 15, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Lin congratulations on your first place win!
Lane Avatar
August 16, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Thanks, Karen. Much appreciated you.
Kaufman Avatar
August 8, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Hi Lin, This is so sweet. f.y.i. When I did Childrens puppet shows, I had one puppet I named Tilly the forest fairy and your poem reminded me of her. Enjoyed.
Lane Avatar
August 8, 2024 at 2:31 PM
awww, how ironic, Nancy. It's such a cute name. I'm glad you enjoyed my lines and a bit of nostalgia for you.
Cunningham Avatar
August 7, 2024 at 9:50 PM
You're on fire at the moment , make no mistake Lin is back. This would be a lovely rhyme for children. Tom
Cunningham Avatar
August 8, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Pps it's back.
Lane Avatar
August 8, 2024 at 2:44 AM
It was offered as a png, so I had to change it to jpeg. Thanks for your heart 'warming' comment, Tom. LOL I'm going to put all of my nursery rhyme poems together for Eloise and Grace. I think they might like them.
Cunningham Avatar
August 7, 2024 at 10:50 PM
PS, the pic has vanished?
Allison Avatar
August 7, 2024 at 4:18 PM
This is absolutely delightful Lin and I love the image, i must get round to looking at contests but my heart isn't much in the site after recent events. hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
August 7, 2024 at 4:53 PM
I understand. I’m hoping entering contests again might renew my interest in the site. It’s gone downhill in quite a few ways this last year. Thanks
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