Zeal Is Contagious

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“The park’s the bestest place I know.
I hope you’ll take me there today.”
Four-year-old Bud would get his way.
His Papa also likes to go
to watch the lively children play.

Bud rushed right to the carousel
and claimed “the horsey I like best.
He’s magic. He’s not like the rest!”
His Papa recollects quite well
his own fun fancies lived with zest.

Bud’s magic horsey comes alive,
not at the park; but many nights,
he takes him on fantastic flights.
Though Magic leaves when dawn arrives,
the daytime holds its own delights.

rhyme scheme: a b b a b     c d d c d     e  f  f  e  f


March 29, 2020, entered in Eve Roper's Picture Prompt Contest  placed 3rd

December 3, 2021
entered in the "Z" Contest New or Old--Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance LaFrance

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Date: 12/11/2021 2:59:00 PM
Janice, congratulations on your Third Place win in my "Z" Contest, delightful poem ~ love and serenity _ Constance
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/4/2023 6:42:00 AM
Please accept this very belated THANK YOU, Constance! Janice
Date: 12/10/2021 11:15:00 AM
Janice, how could we not be totally enthralled and inspired by the "zany" magic belief of a child. This just overflows with creativity and childlike wonder touching that place in us we thought we had lost. Congratulations on your win! Blessings!
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Date: 12/9/2021 11:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A fun write. Kids love the magical carousel. Have a blessed day writing away..................
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Date: 4/7/2020 7:59:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Janice, with great imagery, rhyme and content. Thank you for entering my contest! Hugs Eve
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/7/2020 9:08:00 PM
Thanks so much, Eve. I am so pleased to have placed! Janice
Date: 4/7/2020 3:14:00 PM
you brought the carousel to life Janice, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/7/2020 9:08:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jan. Janice
Date: 4/7/2020 12:15:00 PM
Our closest carousel is at the local zoo; but it's a popular place with waiting lines on busy days. Love your imagery in "Magic Horsey" very childlike and energetic. Congrats on your win.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/7/2020 9:31:00 PM
Thanks so much, Reason. Janice
Date: 4/7/2020 3:54:00 AM
So whimsical and childlike, Janice. Enjoyed the ride through little Bud's dreams - congrats on your win ~ John
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/7/2020 9:14:00 AM
Thanks a million, John! Janice
Date: 4/2/2020 1:08:00 PM
Sweet as a lump of sugar for Magic Horsey, Janice! :) Gerhson
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/2/2020 3:26:00 PM
I love this comment. Thanks so much, Gershon. Janice
Date: 4/1/2020 1:58:00 PM
love this sweet write
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/1/2020 2:41:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jack. Janice
Date: 3/30/2020 1:30:00 PM
When the USA was quite different, children rode vending machine horses whilst their mother bought groceries. Nice entry! Good luck! Aloha! Rico
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/30/2020 3:15:00 PM
Thanks so much, Rico. Janice
Date: 3/30/2020 6:59:00 AM
That photo comes alive in your magical words enchanting a boy's dreams and innocent delights--a wonderful write, Janice.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/30/2020 7:54:00 AM
Thank you so much, Vijay. Janice
Date: 3/30/2020 12:19:00 AM
So tender and with such sweetness of childhood innocence. I love the integration of childhood and adult memories! Well done. Good luck in the contest. Stay well.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/30/2020 7:55:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sam. Janice
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