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Nursery Rhyme Poems | Examples of Nursery Rhyme Poetry

Premium Member Revised Nursery Rhyme No 3 - Little Miss Tough
Little Miss Tough Sat on her duff whining ‘bout ‘The Amerikan Way’ Along came a missile ...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, america, fear, patriotic, perspective,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Revised Nursery Rhyme No 2 - Capital Capitol Expose
Old Joe and Jill went up to Capitol Hill Stayed four years, longer than they had-oughter Then Old Joe came tumbling down ~ As she scavenged the carcass for his crown ...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, america, heart, humor, political,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Revised Nursery Rhyme - Mary - Bitesize Contest
Mary ate a great big ham her gills turned white as snow So, to the bathroom Mary went ‘cos up she had to throw Entry in...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, food, funny,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Vanished
Ella Cuthbert lived with her husband John, in an age of twinkling stars; They had a little dog named Alfie, who loved riding in pretty, swift cars. Alfie was loved by those who knew him, as red flowers charm adorers; And he was the darling of their street, like rainbows, crossing borders. The Cuthberts had many interests, and on...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, dog, family, fantasy, imagery,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Emergency
Polly Pleasance was seven years old, like the decade soon is going; She had so many pretty dollies, like deep purple pansies, showing. Polly took care of her dear friends, for love's always taken seriously; Buying doll clothes with her allowance, like night, adorned deliriously! They were admired, and the envy of friends. She had so many dolls! As magenta...

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Categories: child, nursery rhyme, sick,
Form: Couplet



Botox Goldilocks
Goldilocks and the three bears, The story is a classic. But one idea came to mind, What if she was made of plastic? With lips so swollen And cheeks so bloated She was red and shiny And was very coated. The bears that came saw the porridge, They searched and found Goldilocks. Screaming and fearful,...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, adventure, animal, books, children,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Echoes From the Past, lyrics
Probably occurred about mid semester in 2018 Epic perhaps, there was a missed opportunity? From a challenge contest to pen another poem But this is stuff that men say in an asylum At the time my ideas were a jumble of mess Could this be part of a hero's quest? The state governor jerry was speaking on campus An acquaintance...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, irony, jesus, memory, nursery
Form: Lyric
Premium Member Sweet Sorrow
Bonnie Brown was in love with Charles, like black pearl clings to night, So young and engaged to be married, like myriad stars, shining white. They were active professionals, dwelling in a charming, bustling town; As warbling charms orange noon, after pink mist clears, with no sound. They had dreams of future and a family, like purple nights of...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, fantasy, imagery, love, missing
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Washy Washy Don't You Stop, lyrics
Under the mistletoe With a kindling smile Reflected by the candle's halo Her flirtatious attitude Solo dancing the...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, angel, clothes, happy, love,
Form: Lyric
Premium Member Bridging the Gap
Mary Fletcher was prime minister in olde England, like fondest memory, Of days when the twilight stood still, with silver moon, floating on sea. Mary Fletcher was capable and caring, to the country's great benefit; Like spring rains of green benevolence, trailing the fragrant evidence. Andrew was Mary's loving husband. Their lives were so happy together! Like allurng, violet future,...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, fantasy, imagery, nature, nursery
Form: Couplet
Premium Member A Snappy Comeback
Little Miss Mary was thirteen years old, and lived in gold, olden days; Like the longed for future, peeking at past, both of them full of praise. Miss Mary lived in a western town, with her dear Mother and Father; And adored redbirds as daily companions, singing 'til days got darker. Mary loved the magical, motley circus, eager as...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, animal, dream, fantasy, fun,
Form: Couplet
Hansel and gretel
They asked "Can you come and help us please" "You are to far, to far to see" They said " We are lost, starving. We need something to eat." "The apples don't fall far from the trees. You must come closer and see" They exclaimed "Excuse me, but they are just out of reach!" "Then get off your knees, get...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, child abuse, crazy, fantasy,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member In the Sun's Rosy Vicinity
Little Arabella Miller lived in town, but far enough out in green country, To watch the raspberry sun go down, and to climb a lavish, plum tree. Arabella was seven-years-old, and had a three-year-old, baby brother; Like the golden sunrise of promise, and unprecedented joys we discover. Arabella Miller loved all of nature, and the myriad creatures who live...

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Categories: nursery rhyme, beautiful, color, fantasy, happiness,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Cinderella - Wicked Twist
Cinderella had fun at the ball with her Prince charming, handsome and tall. It got late and she would run home fast as she could- but one slipper fell off in a fall. The Prince found it and let people know he must find Cinderella, although her glass shoe needs to fit- those that don't, he'll omit. The contenders did soon come and go. Not...

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Categories: betrayal, nursery rhyme,
Form: Limerick
Rhymes From The Nursery 1
I had all the wealth And I had all the fame I had all the glamour One life could contain I had all the friends And I had all the foes That now sit as equals On the end of my nose I had all these things But one message rings true To have and to hold Is but folly — adieu (Dreamsleep: May, 2025) ...

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Categories: nursery rhyme,
Form: Rhyme

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