POETRY

A BIRTHDAY
My heart is like a singing bird
Whose nest is in a waterd shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit;
My heart is like a rainbow shell
That paddles in a halcyon sea;
My heart is gladder than all these,
Because my love is come to me.
Raise me a das of silk and down;
Hang it with vair and purple dyes;
Carve it in doves and pomegranates,
And peacocks with a hundred eyes;
Work it in gold and silver grapes,
In leaves and silver fleurs-de-lys;
Because the birthday of my life
Is come, my love is come to me.
Christina Rossetti

Source: A BIRTHDAY - Famous Life Poems, Famous Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/abirthday.html#ixzz2QjSBrfz9

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A Father Like You

I just want you to know
you mean the world to me
Only a heart as dear as yours
would give so unselfishly.
The many things youve done,
all the times that you were there,
Helps me know deep down inside
how much you really care.
Even though I might not say it,
I appreciate all you do
So richly blessed is how I feel
for having a father just like you.

Source: A Father Like You - Family Poems, Father Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/afather-like-you.html#ixzz2QjSiUy91

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Mothers Love
Her love is like an island
In lifes ocean, vast and wide
A peaceful, quiet shelter
From the wind, the rain, the tide.
Tis bound on the north by Hope,
By Patience on the West,
By tender Counsel on the South
And on the East by Rest.
Above it like a beacon light
Shine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer;
And thro the changing scenes of life
I find a haven there.

Source: Mother's Love - Mother Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/motherslove.html#ixzz2QjTVcoCe

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I am the child
All the world waits for my coming,
All the earth watches with interest to see what I shall become.
Civilization hangs in the balance,
For what I am, the world of tomorrow will be.
I am the child,
I have come into your world,
About which I know nothing,
Why I came I know not;
How I came I know not;
I am curious;
I am interested.
I am the child,
You hold in your hand my destiny,
You determine, largely, whether I shall succeed or fail.
Give me, I pray you,
Those things that make for happiness.
Train me, I beg you,
That I may be a blessing to the world.
Source: I Am The Child - Children Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/i-am-thechild.html#ixzz2QjTrapLZ
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Getting Dressed for School

I must have been too sleepy
getting dressed for school today.
I tried to tuck my shirt in,
but I couldnt make it stay.
I also couldnt tie my shoes.
I fumbled with the laces.
I snagged my scarf, and now some yarn
is dangling from my braces.
My socks are different colors,
and my pants are inside out.
My sweater from the hamper left me
smelling like a trout.
I thought I put a hat on
to control my crazy hair.
The hat turned out to be a pair
of purple underwear.
I spilled my breakfast on my clothes
and headed into school.
My friends, of course, were all impressed.
Id never looked so cool.
Kenn Nesbitt
Source: Getting Dressed For School - Children Poems, Family Poems
http://www.poemsclub.com/getting-dressed-for-school.html#ixzz2QjUUA0gb
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ABCs
A was an Archer
who shot at a frong
B was a Butcher
who kept a bulldog
C was a Captain
all covered with lace
D was a Drummer
who played with much grace
E was an Esquire
with pride on his brow
F was a Farmer
who followed the plough
G was a Gamester
who had but ill-luck
H was a Hunter
and hunted a buck
I was an Italian
who had a white mouse
J was a Jointer
and built up a house
K was a King
so might and grand
L was a Lady
who had a white hand
M was a Miser
who hoarded up gold
N was a Nobleman

gallant and bold

O was an Organ boy
who played about town
P was a Parson
who wore a black gown
Q was a Queen
who was fond of her people
R was a Robin
who perched on a steeple
S was a Sailor
who spent all he got
T was a Tinker
who mended a pot
U was an Usher
who loved little boys
V was a Veteran
who sold pretty toys
W was a Watchmen
who guarded the door
X was eXpensive
and so becam poor
Y was a Youth
who did not love school
Z was a Zany
who looked a great fool
Source: ABC's - Children Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/abcs.html#ixzz2QjUrgs4A
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The First Tooth

Though the house what busy joy,
Just because the infant boy
Hs a tiny tooth to show!
I have got a double row,
All as white and all as small;
Yet no one cares for mine at all.
He can say but half a word,
Yet that single sound's preferred
To all the words that I can say
In the longest summer day.
He cannot walk, yet if he put
With mimic motion out his foot,
As if he thought he were advancing,
It's prized more than my best dancing.
Charles and Mary Lamb
Source: The First Tooth - Children Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/the-firsttooth.html#ixzz2QjWP0mIu
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Thank You for Coming

Thank you for coming,
Holding me dear,
Although you have known me
No more than one year.
Know that I know what
Your words want to say,
Older than sunshine
Upon a new day.

Source: Thank You For Coming - Thank You Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/thank-you-forcoming.html#ixzz2QjWxijdO

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Thank You for Your Kindness

Thank you for your kindness,
it meant so much to me.
You care so much about me,
this is clear to see.
When I think of special,
I always think of you,
And the lovely gifts you give,
and the thoughtful things you do.
Your essence in my life,
is the best gift you can give,
Our friendship will go on,
for as long as we both live.
Thank You!

Source: Thank You For Your Kindness - Thank You Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/thankyou-for-your-kindness.html#ixzz2QjYn6KVD
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I Wish I could Take It Back

Sorry seems to be a very small word,
Compared to the way I hurt you.
I wish I could take it all back,
And bring back that smile on your face.
But since I cant, just want you to accept,
my sincere apology from the heart.
Im sorry.

Source: I Wish I Could Take It Back - Sorry Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/i-wish-i-couldtake-it-back.html#ixzz2QjZdBFtz

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What Does the Bee Do?

What does the bee do?
Bring home honey.
And what does Father do?
Bring home money.
And what does Mother do?
Lay out the money.
And what does baby do?
Eat up the honey.
Christina Rossetti

Source: What Does The Bee Do? - Funny Poems, Funny Poems For Kids
http://www.poemsclub.com/what-does-the-bee-do.html#ixzz2QjaGOXD2
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The Art Of Writing Limericks

A limerick can be rather funny
when the syllables are on the money.
But when none of it fits
it can give you the shits
Would you stop writing limericks, sonny?
Herbert Nehrlich

Source: The Art Of Writing Limericks - Limerick Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/theart-of-writing-limericks.html#ixzz2QjbNGb2g

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After School
Lie beneath a spreading tree
With golden flowers in the sun.
Count to five on all the petals,
Never think of five plus one.
Watch the building-crammed horizon,
Sky no longer meeting ground.
Watch the golden flowers wither
Watch the golden dreams fall down.

Source: After School - Rhyming Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/afterschool.html#ixzz2Qjd4CdVH

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Mom
Best friends forever, (Mom)(Mum) and me
Picking flowers and climbing trees.
A shoulder to cry on, secrets to share
Warm hearts and hands that really care.

Source: Mom - Mothers Day Poems From Kids

http://www.poemsclub.com/mom.html#ixzz2QjfXMmQ3
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THE RABBITS
A family of rabbits lived under a tree;
(close right hand and hide it under left arm)
A father, a mother, and babies three.
(Hold up thumb, then fingers in succession)
Sometimes the bunnies would sleep all day;
(Make fist)
But when night came, they liked to play.
(Wiggle fingers)
Out of the hole, theyd creep, creep, creep.
(Move fingers in a creeping motion)
While the birds in the trees were all asleep,
(Rest face on hands, place palms together)
Then the bunnies would scamper about and run
(Wiggle fingers)
Uphill, downhill! Oh, what fun!
(Move fingers vigorously)
But when the mother said, Its time to rest,
(Hold up middle finger)
Pop! They would hurry
(Clap hands after pop)
Right back to their nest!
(Hide hand under arm)

Source: THE RABBITS - Animal Poems http://www.poemsclub.com/therabbits.html#ixzz2QjiNlIGq

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A Note to the Moth Who Ate My Sweater

A Note to the Moth Who Ate My Sweater
I hope that you are feeling better
now that you are full of sweater.
But, frankly, dont you think its rude
to use my clothes as common food?
Id rather share my bread and rolls
than deal with sweaters full of holes.
The next time you intend to dine
on sweaters that are clearly mine,
I must insist call you to task
dont take a bite unless you ask.
By now, I think you surely know
the answer is a big, loud,
NO!
by Denise Rodgers

Source: A Note To The Moth Who Ate My Sweater - Funny Poems, Rhyming Poems
http://www.poemsclub.com/a-note-to-the-moth-who-ate-my-sweater.html#ixzz2QjjmlDsJ
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DLTK's Crafts for Kids

Row Row Row Your Boat
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.

DLTK's Crafts for Kids

Vroom Vroom
by Leanne Guenther
tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Vroom-vroom! Zoom-zoom little car,
How I wonder where you are.
Driving down the streets all day,
Stop, then go -- you never stay.
Vroom-vroom! Zoom-zoom little car,
How I wonder where you are.