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By a Wall

By a Wall She loved him, yes loved the scrambled little guy She was so careful that’s no lie She kept him cool so he wouldn’t fry But Humpty Dumpty he had a thing for being high Then that fateful day he tried to fly Oh me oh my WHY? why? w h y? The King he sent them. Yes, all of his men… I heard they couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again. So the Princesses held him, her cracked mind in pain. She’d never love a good egg again. Strands of her hair wrapped around his shell. She picked up every piece that fell. This part is sad yet still I must tell, all loves that start do not end well. She became woefully lost when Humpty fell. Some say that egg-shelled dude, enchanted her with a magic spell. But now he’s gone and her as well, buried by a wall near a lovely dell.

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Hilda Greenhough

Date: 9/23/2023 6:45:00 PM

I loved the poem. It was amazing to finally discover the Humpty Dumpty ending. Thanks.AC4

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/2/2023 3:31:00 AM

Hello Richard. Good Morning. I like titles and I like this one before us. Never did you stray from the concept. The was creative and well thought out. Thank you for sharing your writing talent. Have a wonderful weekend. Take Care (smile)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/27/2023 3:43:00 PM

Nicely written taking a nursery rhyme and expanding on it. Enjoyed. love phyl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/28/2023 4:12:00 AM

Thanks Phyllis.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/20/2023 11:34:00 PM

Lovely write. Really enjoyed. Have Good Days.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/21/2023 4:09:00 PM

Thanks for reading.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/17/2023 2:53:00 PM

This is so cool putting in those nursery rhyme metaphors. A fave

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/19/2023 4:57:00 AM

Hi Andrea, thanks. It was a fun one to write.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/13/2023 3:36:00 AM

A whimsical poem, Richard, glad to see you posting again:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/13/2023 11:56:00 AM

Hi Joanna, thanks for the read and comment.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/12/2023 6:25:00 PM

Beautiful work, Richard. This piece commences with a sense of enchantment, only to culminate in a poignant manner. The evocative portrayal of her tresses entwined around his carapace is truly captivating. It brings me great joy to witness your return to Soup platform, as your absence had been sorely felt, dear Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/13/2023 11:57:00 AM

Hi Sotto, what a nice thing to say. Much appreciated.

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/12/2023 4:59:00 PM

Lol! Great one, Richard. Been awhile but good to come back and read yours again. Hope all is well.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2023 5:01:00 PM

Hi Akkina, so nice to have you visit and comment. I am well, thanks for asking. I hope you are also well.

John Hamilton

Date: 8/12/2023 2:41:00 PM

Well done Richard, not the poem that's how I like my eggs lol! Welcome back!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2023 3:05:00 PM

Thanks for giving it a read John.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/12/2023 10:48:00 AM

This starts so whimsically yet ends so sadly, really like the image of her hair wrapped around his shell, p.s. am happy to see a new one from you, it's been awhile~

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2023 2:06:00 PM

Hi Michelle, thanks for this great response.

Tom Woody

Date: 8/12/2023 9:51:00 AM

I'd weep but he was just an egg after all. Now I'm hungry...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2023 2:06:00 PM

Ha ha ha. Great comment.