Category: Poems for Children

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Alias

My daddy’s not the President, Or some big famous movie star. He’s just the mostest ‘portant man In this whole big old world so far. Last night I learned he’s Santa Claus; I really think it’s kind of neat. I found his Santa uniform Hidden beneath our window seat. You think he doesn’t look the […]

Life’s Ambition

They tell us with certainty I’m sure they are right That science has figured The exact speed of light. I want to assure you It’s not just a lark That I’m going to figure The exact speed of dark.

Spot

Was it his name Or just his size, That caused my puppy’s Sad demise? When he, although It might sound weird, Drank spot remover And disappeared?

Turtle Shell

I saw a turtle In a shell, It seemed to fit him Very well. Now I just wonder, D’you suppose That I can buy me One of those? What are the colors One can choose? Do they make them in Reds or blues? I asked the turtle If he knew, Where I could buy me […]

Please Tell the Tooth Fairy

God bless my mommy And bless Daddy too. Bless all of the animals That live in the zoo. God bless Bobby Joe, Bless my new friend Ruth. And please tell the Tooth Fairy About my loose tooth.