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
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
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
VanishedElla 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
EmergencyPolly 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 GoldilocksGoldilocks 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
Echoes From the Past, lyricsProbably 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
Sweet SorrowBonnie 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
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
Bridging the GapMary 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
A Snappy ComebackLittle 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 gretelThey 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
In the Sun's Rosy VicinityLittle 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
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 1I 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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