Category: Poems for Children

It’s time to tell you nightie-night, No more tales and lullabies. Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite. Sandman will win, no use to fight, So hug my neck and close your eyes. It’s time to tell you nightie-night. It’s time for me to dim your light. Now dream of chocolate cake and pies. […]

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 […]

Little Pegasus the colt Wanted to learn how to fly. He had dreamed of chasing clouds As he gamboled through the sky. He would gallop and then jump, Then he’d stand around and fret, Because about ten feet up Was as high as he could get. The crows all came to taunt him, “This is […]

Collie was a big white flower. She was beautiful but vain. She lived way back in the jungle Where there was lots of sun and rain. The white dress that nature gave her Had petals so big and bright. She wore it in the bright sunshine And folded it up neat at night. When others […]

Mom said a pet dinosaur Would certainly be distinct, “I’m sure Dad would buy you one If they were not all extinct.” Why do grownups use big words To confuse us when we’re small? I bet a pet dinosaur Would never extinct at all!