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Country Mouse

There lived a country mouse In a catawampus house With roof aslant From back to front And crooked walls as well. He did not mind at all Running circles in the hall He kicked at peas And nibbled cheese Then groomed his hair with gel! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Nursery Rhyme 2023

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The Situation

Date: 6/27/2023 7:14:00 PM

Most I can say is Incompleat.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/28/2023 3:06:00 AM

That's Ok :) This country mouse has the situation under control :) // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/19/2023 1:16:00 PM

A very fine nursery rhyme my friend. And he was well groomed too! God bless...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/21/2023 1:14:00 AM

Thank you, Robert. Have a nice and productive day, my friend // paul

Michael Tor

Date: 6/19/2023 6:00:00 AM

Paul enjoyed reading about your country mouse my friend thanks for sharing...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/19/2023 6:28:00 AM

Thank you for reading and enjoying, Michael. Enjoy also the week ahead, my friend. // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/18/2023 2:56:00 PM

Your "Country Mouse" is a creative/fun write. Have Blessed Day............

Paul Callus
Date: 6/19/2023 4:44:00 AM

Thank you, Paula for reading and enjoying my "Country Mouse" Nursery Rhyme :) Enjoy the week ahead, my friend. // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 6/11/2023 7:44:00 AM

Ha ha, had a chuckle at this fun write

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2023 12:43:00 PM

Thank you, Jack...glad it left the desired effect :) Regards // paul

Bill Baker

Date: 6/10/2023 3:22:00 PM

Cute nursery rhyme, Paul, nice rhythm to it. Kids would like this one. Bill

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2023 1:36:00 AM

Glad you found it to your liking, Bill. Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/2/2023 5:09:00 PM

Dear Paul, your nursery rhyme is magical, lyrical and adorable. So full of whimsical imagery! Love the word “catawampus” and especially love the unexpected impact of the last line too!! Giggles all around with this imaginative gem! Warmest wishes and hugs, my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 6/6/2023 3:10:00 AM

Good morning dear Susan. Thank you for the generous insightful comments, my friend. I am glad that my nursery rhyme has attracted the attention of adults :); hopefully children will enjoy it too. Warm regards & Hugs // paul [ps...soupmail on the way]

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 5/31/2023 9:27:00 AM

Wooh that must be some stylish cool mouse as your fantastic poem desrcibes and it dwells in your clever imagination. Im going to write a mouse poem someday for sure. Kudos!!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/6/2023 1:32:00 AM

Thank you for your pleasant reaction to my nursery rhyme poem, Zaynab. I'll be looking out for your mouse poem :) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2023 6:11:00 PM

hope to see this one in the nursery rhyme book.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2023 2:24:00 PM

I have a feeling that your wish will come true, Andrea :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/29/2023 7:08:00 AM

I can see my grand daughter giggling at this in about a year, she is only 5 months now and the light of our lives. I will definitely be writing a nursery rhyme about her first meal today, my daughter in law sent me a video, absolutely priceless. Love your Nursery rhyme Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2023 2:58:00 PM

I know how dear your granddaughter is to you, Jenny (read your tribute to her a while ago). Thank you for enjoying my nursey rhyme; hopefully many children will have the chance to read/recite it one day! ~ Warm regards and blessings my friend // paul

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/27/2023 5:09:00 AM

Good Morning Paul. This is fun and lighthearted. Oh those circles in the hall (smile). May this day find you well. Thank you for sharing a smile and chuckle with us all. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings always (smile)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/28/2023 2:47:00 AM

Good morning, Lisa! It is lovely to have you stopping by this weekend! Your pleasant comments are truly appreciated. Glad I managed to offer you a smile. Have a nice day...regards & blessings // paul

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/26/2023 7:37:00 AM

This is great, Paul. A wonderful nursery rhyme. I can hear the kids giggling already!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/28/2023 2:43:00 AM

Your words always have a lovely, sincere ring to them, my friend...thank you for your generosity. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 5/25/2023 9:31:00 PM

I love it my friend... Soup Mail.. Add this one to the list my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 5/26/2023 1:28:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. Your instruction have been followed down to a T :) Have a lovely day. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/25/2023 12:33:00 PM

i just love this. it has perfect rhythm and quirkiness

Paul Callus
Date: 5/26/2023 1:29:00 AM

And I love your comments, Andrea! Thank you. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/25/2023 6:57:00 AM

Hi Paul, I enjoyed your well-written write from start to finish. It has that “ classic” nursery rhyme feel to it. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2023 3:32:00 PM

Thank you for reading and enjoying, Alexis. Nursery rhymes have that special feel about them! :) Warm regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/24/2023 3:59:00 PM

Ha!! Ha!! Groomed his hair with gel. A very well taken care of mouse with plenty of food and grooming supplies. If for a contest, reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 6/21/2023 1:16:00 AM

Hi Sara; I just realized there is no reply to your lovely feedback, though I read this way back! Thank you on all counts, my friend. Blessings // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/24/2023 12:22:00 PM

Hello Paul, oh such a cute poem. It made me smile. Regards\ Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/24/2023 4:08:00 PM

Hello Paul, I think it would have won the contest. Anyway i enjoyed this poem.. Regards /Darlene\

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2023 2:06:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Darlene. I wrote it way back for one of Eve's contests, but forgot all about it! ~ Regards // paul