Clarence the Dragon
was extra small size.
He couldn't keep up
with the extra large guys.
He would run after them
but time after time,
He would end up;
the last one in line.
He tried to play baseball,
but didn't do well.
He tried to ride a bike,
but on his head he fell.
He tried all the races,
but wasn't real fast.
He always got tired of
coming in last.
Clarence was ready,
to give up and cry.
When along came his momma
with something to try.
Tomorrow, a contest!
and I've entered you!
Cause if there is one
thing I know you can do:
It's beat all the others
No matter what size.
Clarence, dear son,
you could win the first prize!
Clarence was ready,
the next day at dawn.
He and momma
had their finest clothes on.
They walked through
the crowd. Everyone was
whispering.
Momma was smiling and
Clarence was whistling.
He was last in the line,
but he didn't care.
He had a talent,
he wanted to share.
Clarence stepped up,
and took a deep
breath.
And then...and then...
Can you guess?
Well Clarence let out
the most awesome flame!
Out of his mouth, his
firey breath came.
It went faster and farther
then all of the rest.
Clarence won first place,
in the flame-throwing contest.
He entered contest,
after contest, and won!
Until the king declared
Clarence #1.
Clarence the Dragon
was extra small size.
He couldn't keep up
with the extra large guys.
Until one day,
while playing a game,
Clarence the dragon,
made his
"claim to fame."
Author notes
My vote is for: Poetry Just is....
I love Dragons.
Option 6...pre-write
Username: Islekine
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- Rhyme For Me by paullallady.
1500 points, ended February 24, 13 entries
Honorable winner
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Comments
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i like the dragon metaphor for a kid that cant keep up with the other boys. i think ou should of changed stuff like baseball to dragon activtys. played the dragon thing up more.
but thanks for entering.
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This is really precious, and uplifting .. my step-son is 5, and small for his age, I'm sure he'd be able to relate to Clarence! This is great for reminding us that everyone has their own unique talents! Thank you for entering the contest!
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Thank you for this lovely entry in our contest, it really was a joy to read.
Please join us in our future contests, we'd love to read more from you...Sue and Jeff
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A very cute poem. I love the flame throwing contest. Clever idea. Your flow is nice except in one or two places and those aren't awful or anything, just a tiny bit different.
Good luck in the contest. I am a fan. ~ Joyce
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Once a Dragon lover, always a dragon lover and I loved this little tail ( oops! I mean tale), Ros
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I loved this. It isn't just cute, it has a message in it. A moral I suppose. Everyone always has something they are good at.
Anyway, I loved the rhyming, the rhythm, and the subject.
Super-dee-dooper <3
-Beide
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A very enjoyable read I do love poetry that can tell a story,and in rhyme Great stuff
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Aw, this is soooo cute. I love the story too.
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A wonderful story put to rhyme. Best wishes and thank you for entering.
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Cool
This is so cute.
Looks like I'm your rival and nothing will stop me from winning.
Good Luck
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This is uber cuteness! I feel like reading it to my niece...but then again, she may be getting to old for things like this *sigh*
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Cute. You could illustrate this and put it in a children's book, especially if you have others of this type.
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very cute...good luck!
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Very nice!
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Oh! I LOVE this. It seriously couldnt be more adorable.
This could totally be in a childrens book. The rhyme and flow is fantastic. This is just superb!
Thanks for entering this into my contest!
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Jamie....
I have the illustrations coming....this is going to be a series of Children's stories...
I have several Clarence poems.
Thanks for comments and contest!
Write on!
*PEACE*
Julie
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Ha! Cute!
Excellently cute poem you've penned. Made a big Ha! Escape me. Best wishes in this contest.
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this is cute, and really an enjoyable read...id like to point out that per guidelines, a gold trophy must be held in your entry for it to be properly submitted...if i am in error, please message me and specify which contest you won gold in with this write...either way, thank you for sharing
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This is really cute and I love the message that each of us have something special about us. This was a very enjoyable read. good luck in the contest.
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It's cute and adorable . .
I like it tells a tlae w/ nice description and a lesson your going places just to let you know. Goodluck in my contest.
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Very cute
I think this is a story that children would really love. Good luck
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islekine This was nice I beleive Iv'e commented before it was in my husbands contest too. Thanks for entering and Good luck in mine dear
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Wow. This poem is completely awesom. You did an excellent job with this poem. Congratulations on the trophies that this here won. They were definitely well-deserved. God bless you always and best wishes to you in the other contests this is in.
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Aw this is cute! I love dragons, they are my favorite mythical creature. They are so mysterious and beautiful creatures. I've written a few dragon poems myself, but they weren't as good as this. There were a few things that cought my eye that I want to bring to your attention though.
He tried to ride a bike,
but on his head fell.
Maybe add in the word 'he'. It makes a better flow and makes better sence.
He tried all the races,
but wasn't real fast.
'Really' is the proper word. But this poem is still really good and really cute! It had a great flow and the rhyming didn't seemed forced. On a scale of one to ten I'd give it an 8. Great poem!!!
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Aloha....
Thanks for your comments...sorry it took so long to get back...depends on how you read the sentence, as to "real" and "really"....
thanks again!
All the best...Happy New Year!
*PEACE*
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So far definately the funniest poem in my contest. I like the way you made it flow. I will probably have more to say tomorrow though. Best of Luck.
~Okay well all I have to add is that a few of the lines didn't quite flow perfectly but for the most part it was really cute and I will definately be sharing this with my six year-old brother. -
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Mahalo!
Thanks for your comment!
Happy New Year!
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Thank you!
I am constantly re writting my "Clarence" poems...they are destined to become a Children's book..
Happy New Year!
*PEACE*
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This is very cute, excellent flow and rhyme here, no wonder it has all these shineys to it's credit. Well done...Scott
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Guilty ( Everybody"s Guilty)
Thanks for entering my contest< I will be commenting when it is over. Good Luck! -
This was a wonderful poem... I really enjoyed it and it made me smile... unfortunately it doesn't really fit the criteria for my contest (there is no monster) so I will have to disqualify it... but still, an amazing poem
Keep writing
Polly
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This was such a fun poem to read. I enjoyed it very much and I loved the ending.
Good luck in the contest.
Cathy -
this was just so very cute and what a great moral that could be pulled from this piece. thank you for entering and good luck with the contest.
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wonderful!
This is an amazing poem! I love dragons and so do my boys. I will definitely have to read this to them. Thank you for sharing this
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The entire piece really seems to roll right along... the sixth stanza might want to tweak.... "but on his head fell." ... but on his head he fell... I think it might need a he... or maybe even a comma will do the trick... "But on his head, fell." Not sure .... just suggestions.... Sometimes its tough connecting the pieces.... it didn't really hurt it over all~ its a still a wonderful story... in poetic form.
Thanks for entering my round contest ~ good luck to you.
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This was a really delightful poem to read. Congratulations on winning all those trophys with this wonderful poem. Best of luck, and thanks for entering.
Mercury Rising
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Yaaay Clarence!
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I really loved this poem, I think it's wonderful how you took dragons, which are classically depicted as brutish, greedy creatures, and really turned that around and showed us their vulnerable, human side. Very cute, very well written.
Keep Quilling,
Whiskey -
hehe this is awesome! you do have something on Dr. Seuss!!!! lol awesome write, i love it, awesome write for a kid, if i had 1 i'd read it to them, but i dont, cos im only 15 =P anyways, great write, i loved reading it heaps =)
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wow this kicks ass
kind of reminds me of reading "the grinch who stole christmas" the way the rhythm and rhyme goes wonderful write. best of luck in the contest. be well and be blessed
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OMFG!
THIS WAS FANTASTIC-O!!! ... I love it ... you did a wonderful job ... the rhythm and flow was awesome ... but what was better ... was ... was ... get this ... YOUR RHYME!!!!! YES!!! It was GREEEEEEAT! ... not only did you hold on to it well ... but never in one spot ... did you give any less then perfect ... It was by far the best thing I have read in a long time ... and it was so cute!!!! ... You did great ... thank you for your entry and good luck in the contest ... Much Love - ♥CC♥
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Thanks!
I am going to write more on this line....
Write on!
*PEACE*
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This is such a wonderful poem you have written here!
I really enjoyed reading it and love the concept behind it. Great job here my friend and all the best
to you with it in the contest! Keep up the wonderful work here!
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Thanks.
Clarence is my favorite. I should write more for kids.
I tend to be sing songy.
Thanks again!
*PEACE*
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oh dear
I predict a bumpy future
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too Cute!!!
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Congrats on the silver! I liked this heart-warming and simply rhymed series of couplets! I thought this was a wonderful children's poem!
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aww! Thanks for entering such a lovely write! Best of luck!
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HAHA wow with loving kids so much i really really loved this poem it made me laugh you should really start writing kids books...Thanks for entering my contest good luck!
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What a cute and adorable story. I so enjoyed reading. It goes to show that just because we are not good at one thing in life we may be at another. Wonderful imagery. Thanks for entering and good luck in the contest
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nicely done... I enjoyed this
rhyming tale quite a bit, as I'm sure my daughter will... thank you for sharing this entry in the contest
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this is a really sool poem i like ita lot. it well really chear him up. thank you for entering.
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Sweet story with a good message for a 3 year old. God gives us all a special talent that is our own. Enjoyed the story. -
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Mahalo!
I love writing for kids...
as my style is usually
fairly "sing-songy"...
Thanks!
*PEACE*
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This is just wonderful and I enjoyed this wonderful tale just as much as my wee man did lol. He was really captivated by this piece.
Thank you for taking the time to enter, and all the best of luck.
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Mahalo!!
And tell that "wee" man of yours,
I would write him a poem, anytime.
Let me know his name (or not, I understand anonimity)
and favorite things and I'll try and incorporate them...
I love challanges!! And kids!! And writing!!
Thanks again!!
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Excellent
A very wonderful story here I enjoyed it as much as a child would
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Mahalo!!
Something about Dragons brings
out the "kid" in us all.
Thanks again!
*PEACE*
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Nice one
Fantastic! Definatly one a child would enjoy, I could see it as a picture book!
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Mahalo!
I used to write about Clarence in High School.
It was a book...i actually had my mom illustrate it.
I got an "A". But, that was over 30 yrs ago.
Thanks again.
*Peace*
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