My life has now become a hoot, Since stupid Henry moved away. He’s no longer there to tease me, The times I go outside to play. No one to thump me on the head, No one to take my lunch away. I know exactly when he moved And I will celebrate that day. I sure […]
Category: Poetry
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Since Henry Moved Away
November 13th, 2023 — Poems for Children
Candle Stick Jack
November 12th, 2023 — Mangled Nursery Rhymes, Poems for Children
Was Jack so nimble? Was Jack so quick? Or was it the fire On the candlestick?
Boys Only
November 9th, 2023 — Poems for Children
We let no girls in our clubhouse, We let no girls come in at all. We tell no girls our club secrets, We’ll never let them play baseball. We made our rules, “No girls allowed.” And that’s the way it’s always been! ‘Cause if we let the girls play ball, What would we do if […]
Clumsy Sue
November 8th, 2023 — Poems for Children
Little Suzie is so clumsy That she usually makes a mess. What little Suzie will do next Is always anybody’s guess. When Suzie found a jumping rope, She decided she would try it. Now Suzie needs a book on knots So she can learn to untie it!
I’m Not Scared
November 7th, 2023 — Poems for Children
I’m not afraid of vampires. You can’t scare me with a ghost! And if monsters bother me I’ll just turn them all to toast. I’m not afraid of bullies Nor am I afraid of trolls. I’m not afraid of big boys, Not even ten-year-olds. But after school tomorrow, If you should find you miss me, […]

