Her boots are red, the sky is gray,
A giggle spills and runs away.
She leaps into a waiting splash,
A crown of droplets, quick to crash.

The puddle quivers, mud takes flight,
Her laughter rings, the world feels light.
Each jump a drum, each step a song,
The earth joins in and hums along.

Her dress is speckled, hair untamed,
No care for neatness to be claimed.
A kingdom built of rain and clay,
Where childhood rules the hour today.

And though the clouds still frown above,
The puddles shine with joy and love.
For in her splashes, bold and free,
Lives all of wonder’s legacy.

What do you see # 302- 18 August, 2025 – Keep it alive

10 responses to “Jumping in muddy puddles”

  1. judeitakali Avatar
    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks 😘😘

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  2. Sadje Avatar

    A very joyful poem Carol. Love it. Thanks for joining in.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, and it was a pleasure xox

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  3. Mason Bushell Avatar

    What a frivolous and happy poem. It conveys her joys at playing in the puddle beautifully. Well done.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks, Mason 🪷🪷

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  4. Chris Hall Avatar

    Wonderful, Carol Anne!

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks, Chris 😄❤️

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  5. yvettemcalleiro Avatar

    Beautiful poem, Carol!

    Yvette M Calleiro 🙂

    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks, Yvette 💓💓❤️❤️

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