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The PoetPatriot is Zander's
"Papa" (Grandfather).
The Rhymes of Zander and his relatives are not necessarily from actual
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Zander Boy
by Roger W Hancock
Zander boy, just 4 years old,
loves to play with toys.
Little boy watches, learns,
what others do and say.
Grandpa’s boy, is my joy,
I enjoy my Zander boy.
© November 21, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Zander Hugs
by Roger W Hancock
Zander loves to hug
his Nana,
then to hug his Papa.
Nana, Papa loves it too,
have their Zander hug them so.
One day Zander gave his hugs,
one to Uncle Johnny too.
Papa and Daddy continued talking,
Zander kept on playing.
Time came to really leave,
but had to hug us all, again,
Short quick hug to Papa,
quick look back to Daddy.
Quick dash over to Nana,
to hug her quickly too.
Another quick look to Daddy,
then a hug for Uncle Johnny.
One last hug to everyone.
Ran to Daddy at the door,
says to him, “I’m sorry,”
as they headed out the door.
© 03-01-08 Roger W Hancock
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He
Says
by Roger W Hancock
“My Nana !" he says, when
surprised,
Or when he wants some food.
Papa, Nana, he loves us both,
gives us hugs all day.
“My Papa !” he says, when surprised,
Or when he wants some candy.
© November 21, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Gale of a Tale
by Roger W Hancock
Zander
listens to the tale,
of the monkey with no tail.
On a boat it went to sail,
through an ocean gale.
© November 26, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Geese and Zander
by Roger W Hancock
Goose and gander escaping Zander,
he chased around the yard to catch.
Zander, Zander, goose and gander,
sat to watch their goslings hatch.
© December 2, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Uncle John’s Candy
by Roger W Hancock
Yohny, Yohny,
Uncle Jonny,
Hey, you have so many!
Yohny Yohny,
Uncle Jonny,
may I have some candy?
© December 1, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Zander's dog was Lou.
My
Doggy
by Roger W Hancock
My doggy’s name is Lou,
He will play with you.
If you don’t play, he will howl,
and stop when you fill his bowl.
My doggy is a beagle,
he doesn’t mind my play;
my climbing all over him,
when I play with him
all day.
© November 28, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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First Snow
by Roger W Hancock
Winter’s first snow,
Zander knows that snow is cold
though there’s just a little snow.
Zander plays out in the cold,
in the cold, cold snow.
© December 1, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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County Fair
by Roger W Hancock
Zander went
to the fair,
to see the clowns and animals.
Play the games and ride the rides,
At the annual county fair.
© November 29, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Christmas Eve
by Roger W Hancock
Zander does not like to leave,
would rather stay and play.
Zander returns on the eve,
to stay ‘till
Christmas day.
© December 2, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Zander Follows Rules
by Roger W
Hancock
Zander rides the bus to school
and follows all the rules.
Zander loves to play with tools,
and learn the safety rules.
© December
10, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Zander Giggles
by Roger W Hancock
Zander
giggles when I tickle,
squirms within my arms.
Zander giggles when I wiggle,
fingers as though to tickle.
© December 27, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Zander Rhymes With Nuts
by Roger W Hancock
Zander rhymes with nuts.
Oh nuts! It doesn't rhyme!
Zander rhymes meander,
to find a rhyme in time.
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January 06, 2008 Roger W Hancock
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Zander and Papa
by Roger W Hancock
Zander sits upon the lap,
as his grandpa takes a nap.
Later race the horse’s track,
upon his Papa’s back.
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January 26, 2008 Roger W Hancock
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Zander's Family |
This
Uncle John is Zander's Great Great Uncle.
Uncle John’s Phonographs
by Roger W Hancock
Turn the crank around and ‘round,
Until the cylinder begins to spin.
Sit, relax and listen to,
music of the past.
Turn the crank around and ‘round,
until the disc of vinyl spins.
Let the music of an earlier day,
transport you to the past.
Turn the crank around and ‘round,
listen to the cone of sound.
mechanical to electrical,
analog sound from past.
© 07-24-2008 Roger W Hancock, Roger’s Rhymes
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Zander's Great Great Uncle John.
Uncle
John’s
Collection
by Roger W Hancock
Gramophones to phonographs,
telegraphs to telephones.
Radios, tubes, speakers, horns
Cylinder, discs, to crank and play.
Crank to electric power sources,
equipment that tests tubes that glow.
History of technology,
a museum; Uncle John’s house.
© 07-24-2008 Roger W Hancock, Roger’s Rhymes
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See Old Soldier Hero
inspired by "Great, Great" Uncle John |
Zander's Great
Great Uncle John.
Uncle
John’s Cameras
by Roger W Hancock
Camera here, camera there
many in the what-not case,
Uncle John owned so many.
Reflex new, billows old,
photography’s mother load.
© 07-15-2008 Roger W Hancock, Roger’s Rhymes
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Zander's Great Great Uncle John.
Uncle
John’s Clocks
by Roger W Hancock
John… Uncle John
Had so many clocks,
Ding Ding; Ding Dong
tick, tick… tick, tock.
Cuckoo; Ding Dong,
Oh, so many clocks.
©
07-15-2008 Roger W Hancock,
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Stephan is Zander's half-brother
Stephan's Many Grandpas
by Roger W Hancock
Stephan has so many Grandpas
count with Stephan, one by one.
Stephan’s daddy’s father is first,
then his mother’s father, second.
The father of the mother he knows,
this third Grandpa he sees the most.
Fourth is me, he calls “Papa,”
Grandpa of his brother, Zander.
Must not forget his Great Grandpa;
number five, is his mother’s Grandpa.
Then Great Grandpa of brother Zander,
countdown six; Stephan’s total number.
So many Grandpas Stephan has;
Stephan has as many Grandmas!
© December
09, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Stephan’s Volume
by Roger W
Hancock
Stephan plays
so hard at play,
yells and screams with delight.
Stephan’s excitement might incite,
a volume that may deafen.
© December
12, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Stephan’s Plan
by Roger W
Hancock
Stephan had a
game plan,
it had no claim to fame.
It was no shame to tame a game,
that Stephan just began.
© December
12, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Lucas
and Donovan's Mother is Zander's father's cousin.
They are Zander's second cousins.
Donovan and Lucas
by Roger W Hancock
Two little boys both were brothers,
Donavan and Lucas.
Donavan is the big brother,
while Lucas is the little one.
Little Lucas so robust,
brother Donovan has his trust.
© December 09, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Dokata's father is Zander's father's cousin.
Dakota is second cousin to Zander.
Dakota
by Roger W Hancock
Little
boy Dakota
ran while drinking soda,
tripped and fell on his grandma’s rug.
One grandma hug, and one smug shrug,
he walked, across the rug.
© December
09, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Little
Julia is second cousin to Zander,
Julia's mother is Zander's father's first cousin.
Julia is Larissa's baby sister. |
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Little Julia Baby
by Roger W Hancock
Little Julia baby,
wrapped in a blanky.
Little baby laying quiet,
as quiet as a mouse.
Little Julia baby,
sucking on a binky.
© December 09, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Little Baby Lady
by Roger W Hancock
Little Julia baby, a growing little lady.
Little Julia girl, in ballerina whirl.
Young Julia lady, on dance floor twirl,
Little Julia baby, grows to be a lady.
©
December 09, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Larissa
is Zander's second cousin.
Larissa is Julia's big sister.
Larissa Learned to Share
by Roger W
Hancock
Larisa loved to laugh and play,
with her friends all day.
Larisa learned to share her toys,
with all the girls and boys.
© December
09, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Joshua is
Zander's first cousin once removed.
Joshua is Zander's father, Joshua's first cousin.
Joshua is now an adult with his own children.
[ In short, Joshua and Joshua are cousins.]
Joshua Skis
by Roger W
Hancock
Joshua on the
bunny slope,
in tiny boots and skis
Joshua had just learned to walk
now learns he loves to ski.
© December
13, 2007 Roger W Hancock
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Stephan, Paige and Zander
by Roger W Hancock
Zander and
Stephan both are brothers,
loving playing with each other.
Zander and Stephan love their sister,
rambunctious Paige plays with brothers.
©
January 04, 2008 Roger W Hancock
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The following two rhymes are about Michael Adam Hancock, the
PoetPatriot's great-nephew.
Michael is Zander's Second Cousin. |
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Michael's Music
by Roger W Hancock
Michael dances around the room,
does he dance with mommy's broom?
Making monkey sounds, ee, ee, oo, oo;
Michael also beats his drum.
Michael follows daddy's lead,
then from mommy's plate will feed
©
January 11, 2016 Roger W Hancock
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Michael's Family
by Roger W Hancock
Michael has a mommy to love and a daddy to hug.
Michael makes them happy and snug.
Watching Michael grow and learn, is so much fun.
©
January 11, 2016 Roger W Hancock
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