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U - C, I - C: Nursery Rhyme

*Image of Alphabet Blackboard by Pixabay. U - C, I - C: Nursery Rhyme *Rhyming meter similar to, "Little Miss Muffet." Tommy and Peggy were a bit edgy, doing their A B C's, then came Miss Hammerschmidt, they almost had a fit, when she had passed, they arched their knees. The sound of the bell will break up the spell, and free them from their tests, till Miss Hammerschmidt shared, "If you're done, she declared, may leave ... so be quick!", she suggests. The bell had just rung, the whole class had sprung, gave her a sight most pleased. While Tommy played, he spoke, "I had cheated--no joke." Peggy said, "Hope not mine," she teased. "My contact lens broke, and words look like yolk, so I guessed the spelling." "I might fail, caused by you," he said, "Lens?", "I'd no clue, --thanks, 'Petty' now that I'm sweating!" "She's in a tight spot," she said, "and forgot, to bring her eyeglasses, that is why we're all done, so enjoy all the fun, I know that all indeed passes." Recess has ended though felt suspended, Miss Hammerschmidt was still, she said she was troubled, and slightly befuddled, her new contact lens caused a shrill. "The spelling was bad." She said, "That was sad." "As you see I can see." "There's no need for glasses, no recess just classes, do your best till school ends at three." 2022 November 19 *1st Place* Be Creative ~~Eve Roper: 2022 November 21
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Deschler Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 8:07 AM
A most interesting and eloquent nursery rhyme that takes me back to my own school days... Well penned, William!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 8:40 AM
Thanks, Kelly, tho I wasn't visually impaired, my friends did enlighten me of their tremendous efforts of straining their eyes my friend, Mele Kalikimaka William
Dutta Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 6:10 AM
Big Congrats to win TOP. My contact lenses are broken…. I Think each of us passes… No need for glasses, no recess just classes… EXCELLENT. HAVE GOD DAYS
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 6:17 AM
I welcome your highlighted sentiments, Anisha, I am truly grateful to you my friend, blessings indeed, Aloha William
Andresen Avatar
November 22, 2022 at 11:32 AM
- A great creative poem for children, Hilo ... congratulations on your top first place in the contest :) -
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 22, 2022 at 1:31 PM
Thanks a whole lot, Anne-Lise, I am truly elated with your thought-filled expressions my friend, Aloha William
Mcintosh Avatar
November 22, 2022 at 2:48 AM
Wonderful, Congrats on the top placement in Eve's contest. God bless you always. Love, Gina
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 22, 2022 at 7:00 AM
Thank you, Gina, always a pleasure having your visit and comments my friend, Aloha William
Alex Avatar
November 21, 2022 at 10:06 PM
Very interesting rhyme. Musical. Congratulations!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 21, 2022 at 10:26 PM
I appreciate it, Christuraj, as it was a time-consuming conception though coming together was fun my friend, Aloha William
Roper Avatar
November 21, 2022 at 7:43 PM
William, thank you for entering the contest. I love your very creative verse, especially the ending. Congratulations on your win. Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving (if you celebrate.) Many blessings to you and yours. Hugs Eve
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 21, 2022 at 8:03 PM
Eve, though the thought did run into the 11th hour, I did have fun with this one. Thanks truly and Hau'oli Ho'omaika'i to you and your loved ones, Aloha William
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