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Sandman Nursery Rhyme

When the Sandman’s near I can almost hear his soft footsteps breaking ground. With his tender touch my eyes feel so much as he sprinkles sand around. I don’t want to sleep but I want to keep all the dreams he has for me. So I welcome sand from his gentle hand and I drift off peacefully. April 12, 2021 * Nursery Rhyme 4 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Eve Roper Poetry form: The Alouette The Alouette poetry form invented by Jan Turner view at: http://shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/alouette.html

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David Kelly

Date: 5/23/2021 7:38:00 AM

Great write Connie! Reminded me of story time when my son was younger. Oh how I miss those days!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/23/2021 8:41:00 PM

I fell to see this one , Connie, I went back to check and you forgot to submit it. Love the poem. Hugs Eve

Eve Roper
Date: 4/24/2021 8:32:00 AM

Good I am glad! I was looking at 5th contest , I know I've read it

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/24/2021 12:56:00 AM

No, it was entered in you nursery rhyme 4 contest Eve. I just checked on it again. You gave me first place. Thank you very much Eve. Maybe I am misunderstanding you? Let me know. xxoo

Mark Koplin

Date: 4/22/2021 4:49:00 AM

I love your take on the Sandman! Well done Connie!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/21/2021 11:09:00 AM

I think this is a lovely rhyme my friend - best wishes for the contest Connie. Blessings and hugs. Jennifer.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 4/20/2021 9:02:00 PM

LOVELY Nursery Rhyme. All the best.

Joseph May

Date: 4/20/2021 8:47:00 PM

Love the ending of this lovely write Connie, best wishes..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2021 9:54:00 AM

This has SUCH good meter for nursery rhyme AND is easy for children. One of the best in the contest, Connie. Congrats for your win.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/18/2021 11:14:00 AM

I think I told you that little Carissa kept telling me to read it again about ten times. I put it in a picture book for her with other children poems I have written over the years. I am pleased that Eve liked it too. Mahalo, Connie xxoo

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/18/2021 8:59:00 AM

Lovely, Connie. Nice to see you writing again ~

Kim Merryman

Date: 4/17/2021 1:12:00 PM

A soothing lullaby, Connie! Congrats on your 1st place win in Eve's contest! Blessings, Kim M

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/17/2021 9:08:00 AM

Cute write my friend, I have really missed you but realize it takes time, but so glad you are back. Congratulations dear Connie on your win in the contest. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Rob Carmack

Date: 4/17/2021 7:19:00 AM

I remember talking about the Sandman to my children when they were younger. Congrats Connie on your win.

Carol Mitra

Date: 4/16/2021 11:20:00 PM

This is such a sweet poem....much love Connie....Congrats, do take care :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/16/2021 2:08:00 PM

- A lovely nursery rhyme, Connie :) - Congratulations on your winning :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 4/16/2021 12:25:00 PM

Hi, Connie, I am so tickled see you and joined to write a Nursery Rhyme. Congratulations on your win! Singing nursery rhymes and songs to children as young as babies can help develop their language and communication skills from an early age. Come visit me in my blog Nursery Rhyme 4 - Eve Roper's Blog (poetrysoup.com) Hugs Eve

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/19/2021 3:17:00 AM

Thank you very much for giving my poem a first placement Eve. My granddaughter loved it so I was hoping you would enjoy it too. I will visit your blog. It is good being back at Poetry Soup with all my friends. Blessings xxoo

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/16/2021 10:35:00 AM

Congratulations, Dear Connie, on your top win. So delightful - perfect for children. Love ~ Mala

Deborah Burch

Date: 4/16/2021 9:58:00 AM

Congratulations!! Connie!! Well done you!! I like the new form,too! Big huggs and lots of love my gifted friend!! Deb

Judy Ball

Date: 4/15/2021 3:48:00 PM

Oh this is top drawer Connie. A really great write fit for a children's book. Love it. A fave for me and I hope it wins. God Bless, JB PS. Blessed Are Those Who Mourn For They Shall Be Comforted." The Words of Jesus at the Sermon On The Mount

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/15/2021 10:22:00 AM

What a lovely poem about the sandman, Connie. This rhyme would delight any child and I enjoyed the serenity it provided as well. Best wishes in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/15/2021 5:52:00 AM

This is simply lovely, Connie:)

Linda Milgate

Date: 4/14/2021 4:33:00 PM

What a lovely gift for your granddaughter. Something for her to keep and remember for years and daughters and granddaughters to come. Hope you have a version for her to keep.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/14/2021 11:32:00 AM

Such a lovely cute nursery rhyme, Connie! In Europe Sandman is popular, though I don't ever remember him visiting me at night!! ~ Hope you are keeping well, my friend. ~ Warm regards // paul

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/14/2021 8:07:00 AM

This is gorgeous... so amazing, Brilliant write. I love it so. God bless you my friend, Love - Gina

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/14/2021 3:24:00 PM

Thank you so very much for your lovely comment Regina. It is wonderful to be back reading poetry again. Blessings xxoo

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/14/2021 8:02:00 AM

Oh, this is so tender, beautiful and magical, Connie. A perfect, soothing nursery rhyme lush and soft in rhythm and rhymes. Your poetic pen is ever golden. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/14/2021 3:23:00 PM

I feel I have already won Susan, because I wrote this for my granddaughter and she loved it. Thank you so much for your always gracious comments. I hope you are well. blessings xxoo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/14/2021 7:56:00 AM

A fun write. Now, I am getting sleepy. Off to bed. Have a blessed day................

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/14/2021 3:21:00 PM

If I go to bed before midnight I wake up at two and can’t go back to sleep. So I wait for the Sandman. Thank you Paula. I hope you are well. Blessings xxoo

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/14/2021 2:11:00 AM

A comforting poem, Connie, Love the gentle softness it portrays.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/14/2021 3:20:00 PM

I wrote this for my granddaughter and she really liked it. Thank you Harry. I hope you are well. Blessings xxoo