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What Makes Children Happy

Some things young children most enjoy are inexpensive; some are free. To girls, give baby dolls; to boys, dump trucks and bouncy balls. They’ll be so pleased. They also like to wade in creeks, play hide-and-seek and tag, watch Loony Tunes, eat cookies made by Grandma, watch a puppy wag its tail, hear bedtime stories read while cuddling with a soft stuffed toy. These are, I’ve always heard it said, some things young children most enjoy. Date: September 11, 2019 Contest Title: Any Poem You Want to Write--Under 180 Words Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/13/2019 7:56:00 PM

Hello Janice … boys love to be adventurous and inventive, but in these modern times the restrictions are very strict. I did enjoy your verse because it reminds me of my childhood days - thanks Janice - Lindsay

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/13/2019 9:27:00 PM

Thanks so much, Lindsay. Janice

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/12/2019 5:39:00 AM

Creative way to go for the contest. My children always enjoyed the boxes that the Christmas toys came in. They can take a box and get in it and it can become anything they want. Most anyone can ask for a box at store and a new toy for a child. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/12/2019 1:56:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sara. Janice