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Tom and Jerry Nursery Rhyme

Hickory, dickory, dock.
Jerry the mouse ran up the clock
Tom smelled him from afar
Jumped up on top like a star.

Jerry as always was quite wise.
And with a rod struck Tom’s eyes.
The cat fell nastily on the clock
And received a decisive knock.

But alas the clock fell to the ground.
Mammy Two Shoes with a broom chased Tom around.
Jerry slinked into the kitchen for cheese
Cheddar, mozzarella, stilton and more of these.

But Mammy Two Shoes mad at Tom’s disaster fling,
With a broom chased him to make him sing.
Then threw him in the garden quite dark,
Let Spike bully dog ran after him with a bark.

14 March 20211
Nursery Rhyme 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Eve Roper


With apologies to Agatha Christie's
for use of her great detective book
Hickory, Dickory Dock.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ricci Avatar
May 6, 2021 at 1:33 AM
Good Morning Victor - Well now, yes we can all use a smile and chuckle. This entry is a feel good entry for certain. Who could argue over Tom and Jerry, no one. Your entry was well done and well within the spirit of them. Best wishes for the contest. Have a beautiful day. Keep enjoying poetry soup.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 8:23 PM
When reading children's nursery rhymes to my children and grandchildren I realized just how dark some of them were. The children don't notice this until they are older. I enjoyed your entry Victor. I hope you are well? Blessings xxoo
Roper Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 9:02 PM
Congratulations on your win, Victor, in my Nursery Rhyme2 contest. A great children story for little children. Please visit my blog on the contest. Nursery Rhyme 2 Contest. - Eve Roper's Blog (poetrysoup.com) Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 1:30 PM
dropping back with my congrats Victor:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 10:29 AM
- Back with congratulations, Victor :)
Kendrick Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 9:15 AM
Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Tom and Jerry were always up to something hilarious. Enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 4:28 AM
This one is so cute!
Daniel Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 8:58 PM
Loved your Tom and Jerry rhyme, Victor:) it's like watching that cartoon right on your page, wonderful:)
Edmonds  Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 9:51 AM
Such a fun write Victor, love it - as children are bound to as well... Belle
Y. Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 3:56 AM
Hi Victor, What a fun and clever well-written rhyme. I enjoyed Tom and Jerry and their antics. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 5:03 PM
I really enjoyed how you stuck the different cheeses in there!! Cute, Victor.
Bayles Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Love it- the humor and rhyme
Crabtree Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 3:32 PM
A wonderful rhyme, Victor. It made me smile :)
Devonshire Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 1:54 PM
Tossing Tom into the garden so Spike can chase him was pretty mean. Still, I think some children would get the message that it's unfair to pick on smaller children. The story behind the poem is a delight, Victor! Best wishes in Eve's contest. Hugs, Carolyn
Mcintosh Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 1:54 PM
enjoyed this... a good one :) God bless you. Love, Gina
Jayasankar Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 10:48 AM
Ha... Good one Victor. Tom and Jerry was my favorite too...Enjoyed reading.. God bless.. ~ Ani
Milgate Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 10:44 AM
clever and cute. good luck.
Ball Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Cute one Victor. Tom & Jerry were two of my favorites as a child. Tom seemed to prefer chasing after Tweety Bird more than Jerry Mouse though. This one brought back memories. Good Stuff. Hope you win. God Bless, JB
Kannan Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 8:02 AM
That's so funny and I enjoyed it... Your descriptions are so wise as it plays a video before... Such a wonderful fun story... Reads like a winner...
Allison Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 7:46 AM
fabulous tale tom and Jerry story Victor i used to love the cartoons xx hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 6:56 AM
A well written nursery rhyme Victor, your pen can write anything.. Tom
Andresen Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 6:14 AM
- Both mouse and cat ... always survive ... no matter how the day ends ... a fun poem for children, Victor :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely Sunday :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 5:39 AM
Much fun and joy in this cat and mouse story, Victor. Playful as should be! All the best.
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