Natasha Sequeira
#AZatPP #day8 #letterH
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Harridan Hattie crept up one day
And frightened the neighbourhood kids away.
Oh! She fumed, she cursed and she spat
She didn’t spare even the measly cat.
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Harridan Hattie sat at her window
And scowled for the sun bothered her to the core.
Behold, there was a knock on her door.
‘Who dares bother Hattie! Both me no more!’
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‘Tis’ me,’ came the meek voice of little Grace.
Harridan Hattie felt nauseous looking at her cherubic face.
‘Mommy said we must always share
Our goodies with those who for none care!’
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Something inside Harridan Hattie snapped,
She let little Grace step inside.
They both ate lemonade and cookies,
And Hattie listened to little Grace’s stories.
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Little Grace unfailingly visited old Hattie.
They formed a bond; a friendship, you see.
A few months later Hattie stepped into the sunshine,
Walking hand in hand with Grace, wearing a broad smile!
Pic Credit: Alex Harvey: Unsplash.
Like the storytelling style
I really forward to your poems… I know there will always be something different. You must publish a, series just for kids.. Poems with little morals. 💚
Thanks my dear Jaya Pillai. You just made my day, infact my entire month!
You won’t believe it, I’d applied for an editing job and I’d sent some of my work in. The propreitor immediately contacted me asking me to work on a kids bulletin and to rework old tales and poems. Due to personal constraints I declined.
I regret my decision.
Beautiful story! Made me smile.
Thanks Amrita:)
Thanks Sai:)
A beautiful story with a message 💚
Thanks Gowri dear:)
Love it Natasha. Send little Grace to me too
I definitely would if I could. We all need that little ‘Grace’ in our lives. Thanks Sarita M’am.💚💚
Thanks Sonali darling.
Oh, that’s a beautiful story with a message!👌👌💚
Thanks ever so much, Pooja!💚
😊 beautiful you and your words💚
What a beautiful, heartwarming poem. Loved it. And, l loved the rhythm too. 💚💚💚
Thanks so much Moonmoon dear!💚
Lovely Natasha
Thanks a lot Kriti:)
Story with a message. Good one.
Thanks Charulata M’am
I, too, want a friend like Grace.
I, too, want a friend like Grace
Thanks Indrani I will send Grace over to you, gladly.💚
Your poem brought a broad smile on my face, it actually reminded of children’s experiences with shrewish aunts who little or no patience. Love your poetry.
That’s so kind of you to say so Mumtaz. I actually penned the poem based on these very aunties that you mentioned.. deep down they have turned bitter though time and need just a little ‘Grace’ or a catalyst to change them. No one is really truly rotten. Life makes us so! Thanks so much😍
Aww, so cute! tugged at my heart, the ending
Thanks Sheetal dear