Jeff Kyser Poet Rhyme

Wynken, Blynken, and Ichabod

Dad, Wynken, Blynken, and Nod's not right;
    Seems to me they’ve not a clue.
For starters, they tried to sail at night,
    Though wood shoes float, that much is true.
And then they meet a talking moon:
      A moon that laughs and sings a song?

Be quiet, child,
    Let’s move along.

About these herring, something’s red;
    Seems that selection’s rather odd.
Perhaps a different fish instead;
    I’d give a nod to scrod or cod.

Child, hush, so I can read to you
    Keep talking and we’ll never get through…

I have a doubt about Sleepy Hollow:
    Again, why is Crane out at night?
Who holds the rains? It does not follow;
     You sure you read the story right?

It’s reins, not rains, you silly head!
    Now lay back down upon the bed.

Hey dad, wake up!
    This story’s flawed.
I have more doubts ‘bout Ichabod.

To bed, child, hush, to sleep, goodnight!
    We can discuss in morning light.
We read to send you off in dreams,
    But I must close my eyes, it seems.
The day will come when you are grown
    With children of your very own.
With questions that will never cease,
     And you will beg for sweet release…
That is a thought that makes me smile,
     So I’ll stay here and sing awhile
Make verses up ‘bout Ichabod
    And Wynken, Blynken, till you nod.

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Gershon Wolf June 9, 2022 at 8:15 PM So funny. You are, indeed, the Good Humor Man, Kyser on a roll!!! Thanx!

Charles Reese June 8, 2022 at 9:23 AM A very cute poem it is. I really enjoyed this tail. Jeff Kyser June 8, 2022 at 9:52 AM Thanks, Charles!

L Milton Hankins June 8, 2022 at 8:59 AM This is so cute and clever, Jeff. Obviously inspired by your grandkids. You are such a gifted writer, and we are so fortunate to have you here on Soup. Have a terrific week, my friend. Jeff Kyser June 8, 2022 at 9:52 AM Thanks, Milt. Been wracking my brain with the Redoubles, so I took a break and tried some lighter stuff. Thanks for all your help and encouragement - this has been a good place for me to spend time!

Jenna Logan June 8, 2022 at 6:57 AM Jeff, this one is to be saved in my faves! I read it twice and will share it with friends who have children. I was thinking you'd misspelled 'reins' until I saw your next line. I've read to children and felt my eyes closing, only to be nudged by the child with eyes wide open. lol This is wonderful writing. Jenna Logan June 8, 2022 at 7:41 AM It's good to change forms sometimes. I've been on penchants of writing limericks, sonnets, etc. Writing for contests helps to try something new. I forgot to fave it, so I just did. Jeff Kyser June 8, 2022 at 6:59 AM Thanks, Jenna. I guess I needed a break from Rondeaus. Yes, my granddaughter has experienced me falling asleep reading to her :-)