Nursery mantra

sorenbarrett

I cradle myself in maternal arms
With paternal strength, a shield from all harms
Held in the only heart that cares
A beggar hand out for alm’s wares

Round around the Mulberry bush
The monkey pulled the weasel did push
Mary’s lamb became a ram
And the three little pigs for the wolf a ham

 

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  • Tristan Robert Lange

    Excellent, Soren! The juxtaposition in brilliant in this, not t to mention the fresh take in classic nursery rhymes to serve th poems central point. Bravo! 🌹👏

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much, Tristan. I very much appreciate your reading this and your most gracious comment. Sometimes we go back to early thoughts to express present day emotions.

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Indeed. You are welcome, Soren. It was a insightful and a pleasure to read, as always!

      • Neville



        such nursery crimes are all the rage write now .. I think its something to do with being woke too late in the day .. nicely penned & then some

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks, Neville. I always thought that it had to do with being fixated in an infant like state of gluttony narcissism and continued expectation for being taken care of. Oh well, I’m just speaking about myself.

        • arqios

          Too enjoyable, trying to make out the barbs from the hilarity! Here’s a couple in response:
          Hickory, dickory, dock,
          The rat ran up the corporate clock.
          Strikes one, strikes two, strikes three,
          Climbing fast, no time for glee.

          Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep,
          In a world where promises don't keep.
          Look and find, they say in jest,
          In life's maze, we all do our best.

          • sorenbarrett

            Touché. Nicely said. Thank you so much for reading this poem for your kind comment.

          • Michael Edwards

            Love this - it has an element of the surreal but with prophetic undercurrents.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you so much, Michael for your review and kind words. They are deeply appreciated and valued.

            • orchidee

              Is my old repetition appreciated?! lol. As I say, I may get no further than 'good/fine write'. (lol) I never thought of juxtaposing, narcissism, etc, in some of the other educated comments!

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks Orchi I appreciate your reading this and yes, the understanding as well. It is deeply appreciated.

              • Teddy.15

                Protected by the hand of unconditional love from the wolf, LoL I find much humour in this but maybe because my humour is dry ❤️

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks, Teddy I appreciate your comments and review as always

                • Thad Wilk

                  👍👍
                  Wonderfully expressed
                  feelings and emotions painted
                  with nursery rhymes penned
                  to fit this very evocative
                  piece of art!! 🎨 👍
                  Thanks for sharing my friend!!
                  Best regards ✌️ peace. Thad

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you, Thad for your review and most kind words of support they are appreciated

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Wonderful words soren taking me back to my childhood days of wonder.

                    Andy

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you, Andy I appreciate your words of support



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