Short Poems For Kids

Published: May 2019

Short Poems For Children - Popular Poem For Kids

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60 Short Poems For Children - Popular Poem For Kids

My Little Nephew
- By Estela O. Canama
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2018 with permission of the Author.
This poem is about my little nephew and dedicated to all kids everywhere. They're adorable and very inquisitive in nature. I love their contagious smile. Kids are fun to be with. They have so many dreams and aspirations in life. I hope you'll enjoy this couplet series.

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Whenever I see your sweetest smile,
My pain and sorrow are gone for a while.

Whenever I get mad because you're so unruly,

Whenever I see your sweetest smile,
My pain and sorrow are gone for a while.

Whenever I get mad because you're so unruly,
You'll just hug me and say, "I'm sorry!"

You've got a lot of questions.
You have some wonderful visions!

My little nephew, let your imagination soar;
Let your spirit travel afar...

Spread your wings of generosity;
Open your heart to the wretched and needy!

And you'll discover the rainbow
Of hope that's within you...
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Lord, I Pray Each And Every Day
- By Tilly Baley
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2017 with permission of the Author.
There is a lot of hurt in our world.

Prayer For A Hurting World

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Lord, I pray
Each and every day
For those who suffer from
Grief and pain.

Lord, I pray
Each and every day
For those who suffer from
Grief and pain.

Those who don't know you
And do wrong things
Those who lie, steal, and kill.
Lord, I pray each and every day.

Lord, I pray
Each and every day
For the homeless and starving,
Those whose parents abuse them
And their skin looks like a carving.

Lord, I pray
Each and every day.
Help all these people.
Cleanse their hearts and
Let them start over with a new start.
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Snowball
- By Shel Silverstein
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Shel Silverstein's (1930-1999) comedic genius is demonstrated in this short, funny poem that is sure to bring a smile to children of all ages and adults as well.

Bonus pleasure points: If you're sharing this poem with a child be sure to catch the look on their face as they figure out why snowballs don't make good pets!

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I made myself a snowball
As perfect as could be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me.

I made myself a snowball
As perfect as could be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me.
I made it some pajamas
And a pillow for its head.
Then last night it ran away,
But first it wet the bed.
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Spring
- By David Feng
- Published by Family Friend Poems March 2018 with permission of the Author.
My name is David, and I wrote this poem about spring. I am in 4th grade.

Early Spring Poem

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Beautiful fresh purple flowers on a hill
Slowly moving water mill
Clumps of wet frost on the ground
Life is all around

Beautiful fresh purple flowers on a hill
Slowly moving water mill
Clumps of wet frost on the ground
Life is all around
Soft grasses pop out
Flowers sprout
Chirping birds in the woods
Weather is good
Melting mountain has begun
Frosty snow quickly runs
Bright, shiny sky is clear
Sweet, fresh, crispy smell fills the air
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Let's Preserve Our Nature
- By Arjun
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2015 with permission of the Author.
I am only a kid. I really like to write poems, and I thought I'd make a nice little poem about nature for our school magazine. It's one of my best poems. Thanks for reading this poem!

Stopping Pollution

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The sun is shining,
The sky is blue,
The birds are flying,
And the breeze is so cool.

The sun is shining,
The sky is blue,
The birds are flying,
And the breeze is so cool.

Mother Nature is trying her best
To give nothing but beautifulness,
But what do we do?
Make her a mess.

Let's make her the best
By polluting less and less,
And preserve her green dress
For our kids and the rest.
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What Love Is
- By Alyshia R. Thomas
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2006 with permission of the Author.
I am 12 and wrote this for my mother. She is my life.

Short Poem Of Love From Young Daughter To Mother

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True treasure is not found on ships, in chests of silver and gold.
True treasure is not ruby rings or jewels from long ago.
You don't need a treasure map to find chests beneath the sea.
True treasure is simply the love and joy found in you and me!

True treasure is not found on ships, in chests of silver and gold.
True treasure is not ruby rings or jewels from long ago.
You don't need a treasure map to find chests beneath the sea.
True treasure is simply the love and joy found in you and me!
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Underface
- By Shel Silverstein
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Children, teenagers, and adults as well, can all identify with the message of this poem for children from Shel Silverstein published in his book, "Every Thing On It." Sometimes we all feel like no one really truly knows us, as if we are wearing a mask and our true self is hidden from all underneath our face.

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Underneath my outside face
There's a face that none can see.
A little less smiley,
A little less sure,

Underneath my outside face
There's a face that none can see.
A little less smiley,
A little less sure,
But a whole lot more like me
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Ode To A Zebra
- By Robynne Meulemans
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2017 with permission of the Author.
I am a free-spirited artist with a passion for animals and nature.

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I'm a stunning display of black and white,
Contrasting stripes to captivate sight.

My mane stands up straight and proud.

I'm a stunning display of black and white,
Contrasting stripes to captivate sight.

My mane stands up straight and proud.
Every visual detail about me is loud.

Black with white stripes is what they say.
This matters not; I'm beautiful either way.

Never domesticated; no, not me.
I'm a zebra and I need to roam free.
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Granddaddy
- By Pondra C. Tuten
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.
A poem to a grandparent from a grandchild to give him strength in his sickness.

Poem Wishing A Sick Grandfather Well

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Granddaddy, Granddaddy,
You are the best.
I love you with mind and spirit
And all the rest.

Granddaddy, Granddaddy,
You are the best.
I love you with mind and spirit
And all the rest.

I heard you had cancer.
That's what mom told me.
Just trust in the Lord
And get your surgery.

For Granddaddy, I love you,
And you can't be replaced.
You're always in my heart,
And that can't be erased.
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Mountains
- By Riya Shrivastava
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2014 with permission of the Author.
I am 9 years old. I live in Mumbai with my parents.

Majestic Peaks

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Emerges above the land into their peak.
It is the sky they constantly seek.

From the far distance, we won't notice their height.

Emerges above the land into their peak.
It is the sky they constantly seek.

From the far distance, we won't notice their height.
A view from the top is a spectacular sight.

Closely positioned to form a range.
Human eyes won't notice the change.

Not a prisoner to the immediate time,
Challenges many, unforgiving climb.

So much more beyond their beauty.
Sheltering species, that's their duty.

Mountains are members of the nature we know,
And at the top they often have snow.
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Now We Are Six
- By A. A. Milne
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A.A. Milne was an English author who lived from 1882-1956. He is best known for his stories about Winnie the Pooh, which were inspired by his son, Christopher Robin Milne's, stuffed animals. In this poem, a young child recounts the previous five years and how life was just beginning. But six, oh, six is the best year.

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When I was One,
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.

When I was One,
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
When I was Three
I was hardly me.
When I was Four,
I was not much more.
When I was Five,
I was just alive.
But now I am Six,
I'm as clever as clever,
So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever.
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If I Were...
- By Eva L. Robinson
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2016 with permission of the Author.
The poem is about a little girl who is asked what she wants to be when she grows up. She answers with things like, "I want to be a Princess," knowing nobody can stop her from following her dreams.

Dreaming Of What You Could Be Poem

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If I were a queen,
I'd rule a mighty land.
If I were a princess,
I'd take a prince's hand.

If I were a queen,
I'd rule a mighty land.
If I were a princess,
I'd take a prince's hand.

If I were a soldier,
I'd fight a mighty war.
If I were a hero,
I'd be the best they ever saw.

If I were a dancer,
I'd dance with such grace.
If I were a runner,
I'd win every race!

If I were an actress,
I'd take part in a play,
For I can do anything,
No matter what you say.
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My Best Friend
- By Abby Jenkins
- Published by Family Friend Poems March 2011 with permission of the Author.
My poem was written to describe the joy of my best friend. He, of course, is an animal, but sometimes that's best. Animals can't talk, but they listen. I have the greatest joy when I am with him.

Dog Friend Poem

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Black and white
Thick and furry
Fast as the wind
Always in a hurry

Black and white
Thick and furry
Fast as the wind
Always in a hurry
Couple of spots
Rub my ears
Always comes when his name he hears
Loves his ball; it's his favorite thing
What's most fun for him? Everything!
Great big tongue that licks my face
Has a crate, his very own space
Big brown eyes like moon pies
He's my friend till the very end!
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I've had many dogs in my life! Growing up as a little girl, I remember my father taking my younger sister and me to pick out our first dog. He was a terrier mix, and my father named him Spud...

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Fishing With My Grandpa
- By Dawneisha Washington
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.
A girl shares about the special time she spends with her Grandpa.

Poem About Spending Time With Grandpa

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My Grandpa and I do a lot of things together,
But fishing with my Grandpa is the best ever.
I love going to the lake when the sky is all blue.
I love riding in my Grandpa's boat, too.

My Grandpa and I do a lot of things together,
But fishing with my Grandpa is the best ever.
I love going to the lake when the sky is all blue.
I love riding in my Grandpa's boat, too.
The next trip to the lake I don't want to miss.
Just being with my Grandpa is better than catching fish.
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Wind On The Hill
- By A. A. Milne
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The wind is a unique phenomenon. While we are unable to see it, we can see the result of it blowing. “Wind on the Hill” shows a child grappling with this understanding. A.A. Milne wrote books and poems for children. His most famous creation was Winnie the Pooh.

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No one can tell me,
Nobody knows,
Where the wind comes from,
Where the wind goes.

No one can tell me,
Nobody knows,
Where the wind comes from,
Where the wind goes.

It's flying from somewhere
As fast as it can,
I couldn't keep up with it,
Not if I ran.

But if I stopped holding
The string of my kite,
It would blow with the wind
For a day and a night.

And then when I found it,
Wherever it blew,
I should know that the wind
Had been going there too.

So then I could tell them
Where the wind goes…
But where the wind comes from
Nobody knows.
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A Guilty Angel
- By Jim-Jam-F
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2012 with permission of the Author.
I know that a sister is for life and that you should love them know matter what, and I do, but sometimes they can really get on your nerves. Especially if they are younger than you. I am saying what I think about my little sisters and what they are to me.

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My little sister really winds me up.
She made me smash my mum's best cup.
And every time she kicks my chair,
I really wish she wasn't there.

My little sister really winds me up.
She made me smash my mum's best cup.
And every time she kicks my chair,
I really wish she wasn't there.
My sister drives me up the wall.
She recons that she's really cool.
And every night when we have our tea,
she kicks me hard right in the knee.
But when I tell mum, my sister will say,
"I DIDN'T DO THAT; I WAS TRYING TO PLAY!"
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My Annoying Older Sister!
- By Thanjena Begum
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2012 with permission of the Author.
I'm a twelve-year-old. Most of this poem is true and some parts are made up.

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A jelly I ate,
The one my sister made.
Made me want to faint.
She keeps stealing my paint

A jelly I ate,
The one my sister made.
Made me want to faint.
She keeps stealing my paint
And waking me up late.
Bossing me around
Is what I can't take.
I want to slap her,
For goodness sake.
Spending my money
Is not great.
Can't she stop
For just one day?
No!
Is what I want to say,
But if I do
She'll smack me
Straight away.
I wish I could call her a...
Something that shall not be named,
But we're still sisters,
Even today,
Because of our
DNA.

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You are lucky to have your sister. Mine left me 3 years ago. I hope you will be able to enjoy the moments with your sister.

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What If?
- By Riya Shrivastava
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.
This poem is about imagining if things in this world were not the way they are now.

Silly Poem About A Child's Imagination

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What if there were purple spots on a pig?
What if there were no burrows to dig?

What if the colours weren't invented?

What if there were purple spots on a pig?
What if there were no burrows to dig?

What if the colours weren't invented?
What if buildings weren't cemented?

What if the sun wasn't yellow?
What if the underground wasn't below?

What if our body colour was blue?
What if water was as sticky as glue?

Oh, it would be a big mess that day,
So I guess, let it be the same way!
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All is well as it was established from the beginning and created by God. It's a good harmony in the world now. The poem is excellent and funny as well.

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Jovani
- By Lexie Webster
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 2011 with permission of the Author.
This poem is about my nephew, Jovani. Jovani is 19 months and I am 11 years old.

To My Baby Nephew

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You're my nephew, my only man.
I can walk and hold your hand.
When I see you, I see a light.
When I see you, I hold on tight.

You're my nephew, my only man.
I can walk and hold your hand.
When I see you, I see a light.
When I see you, I hold on tight.
I would hold you and hold you all day long.
I miss you, so come back and see me long.
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Halfway Down
- By A. A. Milne
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“Halfway Down” is a poem written from a child’s perspective about the special spot in the middle of the staircase. What makes it special is it’s not at the top or bottom, it’s not upstairs or downstairs. It’s in a place all its own. Children have a wonderfully unique way of looking at the world.

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Halfway down the stairs
Is a stair
Where I sit.
There isn't any

Halfway down the stairs
Is a stair
Where I sit.
There isn't any
Other stair
Quite like
It.
I'm not at the bottom,
I'm not at the top;
So this is the stair
Where
I always
Stop.

Halfway up the stairs
Isn't up
And isn't down.
It isn't in the nursery,
It isn't in the town.
And all sorts of funny thoughts
Run round my head.
It isn't really
Anywhere!
It's somewhere else
Instead!
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60 Short Poems For Children - Popular Poem For Kids

This poem is about my little nephew and dedicated to all kids everywhere. They're adorable and very inquisitive in nature. I love their contagious smile. Kids are fun to be with. They have so many dreams and aspirations in life. I hope you'll enjoy this couplet series.

There is a lot of hurt in our world.

My name is David, and I wrote this poem about spring. I am in 4th grade.

I am only a kid. I really like to write poems, and I thought I'd make a nice little poem about nature for our school magazine. It's one of my best poems. Thanks for reading this poem!

I am 12 and wrote this for my mother. She is my life.

I am a free-spirited artist with a passion for animals and nature.

A poem to a grandparent from a grandchild to give him strength in his sickness.

I am 9 years old. I live in Mumbai with my parents.

The poem is about a little girl who is asked what she wants to be when she grows up. She answers with things like, "I want to be a Princess," knowing nobody can stop her from following her dreams.

My poem was written to describe the joy of my best friend. He, of course, is an animal, but sometimes that's best. Animals can't talk, but they listen. I have the greatest joy when I am with him.

A girl shares about the special time she spends with her Grandpa.

The wind is a unique phenomenon. While we are unable to see it, we can see the result of it blowing. “Wind on the Hill” shows a child grappling with this understanding. A.A. Milne wrote books and poems for children. His most famous creation was Winnie the Pooh.

I know that a sister is for life and that you should love them know matter what, and I do, but sometimes they can really get on your nerves. Especially if they are younger than you. I am saying what I think about my little sisters and what they are to me.

I'm a twelve-year-old. Most of this poem is true and some parts are made up.

This poem is about imagining if things in this world were not the way they are now.

This poem is about my nephew, Jovani. Jovani is 19 months and I am 11 years old.