Category: Poems for Children

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Lofty Heights

Oh it’s so very high, So high up in the air. That I’ll need a ladder To get myself up there. I won’t fall down like Jack Who fell and broke his crown. ‘Cause while I’m climbing up, I won’t be looking down. Once I’ve started up there, I won’t be coming back. I better [...]

World’s Greatest

I was just about asleep, When I heard his happy call. “I’m the worlds greatest batter, Dad, come watch me hit a ball!” He tossed the ball into the air And gave a mighty swing. He showed a look of surprise, When he didn’t hit a thing. Ten times he tossed it in the air. [...]

Medicine

Mom said, “Now little Billy Bob, You have just got to settle down. You have to take your medicine And stop this jumping all around.” “But Mom, read what’s on the bottle. The directions aren’t confusing? It says right there on the label, You must shake well before using.”

Cartoon

I drew a picture of my friend, so funny that it made me cry. I guess he didn’t think it funny, ’cause he punched me in the eye.

Toys

Sister has the best toys, She has so many more. That’s ’cause she is oldest I think she’s almost four. Bubba’s toys are neatest, I think they’re really cool. They must stay in his crib ‘Cause that’s my Mommy’s rule. I wish that I could talk. Then someone would be told That I need all [...]