Cold

There once was a boy who got cold,
his blanket wrapped tight as a mold.
He wouldn't let loose
till someone produced
another warm cover to hold.

Whistled

There once was a boy who whistled
while chasing the ball like a missile.
Andy Griffith the tune
put him in the mood
for defense, but we didn't bristle.

Toes

There once was a boy with toes
so dirty he dug in with a hoe.
He stood for a rinse
then his bath could begin
to clean before anything grows.

Lied

There once was a boy who lied
when his plea for more time was denied.
His outrageous claim
has sullied his name.
It will be hard to take up his side.

Loud

There once was a boy who was loud
all alone, in a group or a crowd.
He made the choice
to raise his voice
and most often it wasn't allowed.

Climbed 2

There once was a boy who climbed
the fence for his ball in less time.
The warning tip
that his clothes could rip
was dismissed like a half-hearted rhyme.

Cards

There once was a boy who played cards.
He left shuffling all to his pard.
The opponent was tough
and losing was rough
but in winning the last game, he starred.

Showered

There once was a boy who showered
because his smell had long ago soured.
With our full permission
he put stink in remission
and by contrast, was practically flowered.