• Published: May 2019

Birthday Poems For Family

A Birthday Celebration is a life affirming event. Celebrating a birthday is making a statement that your life is significant and meaningful. You are saying, my life is worth living and therefore I am celebrating that I am alive for another year. It is a time to get together with friends and family and celebrate the life that you are living. 

Birthdays may also be a time of melancholy reflection if we are not happy with our current station in life. For this reason it is good to have family and friends close to you to let you know how special you are.

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• Poems 39

• Published: May 2019

Short Poems For Kids

Short Poems for Children. Including funny rhyming poems, poems about nature and animals, Poems about School. Inspiring and Famous poems. Poems by kids and poems for kids. 

Short poems simple to memorize and recite.

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• Poems 60

• Published: June 2019

Happy Father's Day Poems From Sons And Daughters

These touching Father's Day poems are perfect for sons and daughters to share with their Dad for wishes of a Happy Father’s Day.

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• Poems 14

• Published: June 2019

Acrostic Poems For Children

Acrostic poems are poems where the first, last or middle letters of each line spell a word which is related to the poem's topic.
These Acrostic poems are written for children and include acrostic poems about friendship, family, father's day and bullying.

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• Poems 10

• Published: June 2019

Father's Day Poems For Children

These touching poems are perfect for kids to share with their dads to celebrate Father’s Day.

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• Poems 19

• Published: June 2019

Father's Day Poetry Quotes

These Poetry Quotes are cute and sweet and perfect for short father's day poems. You can use these quotes and pictures to give to your Mom on Father's day.

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• Quotes 17

• Published: July 2019

Summer Haiku Poems

These nature haiku poems highlight the season of summer and the foods of summer. They are written in the form of a haiku, a three-line poem that follows the syllable count of 5-7-5.

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• Poems 13

• Published: July 2019

Fall Haiku Poems

These poems highlight the season of fall. They are written in the form of a haiku, a three-line poem that follows the syllable count of 5-7-5.

Be sure to check out our other fall poems. 

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• Poems 5

• Published: July 2019

Spring Haiku Poems

Spring is a time of great renewal. The grasp of winter no longer holds us, and nature reveals incredible beauty. We see budding leavings, opening flowers, rainstorms that showcase rainbows, and the glowing warmth of the sun. Bees buzz from flower to flower, and the birds’ songs are heard again in the early morning hours. These nature poems highlight the loveliness spring. They are written in the form of a haiku, a three-line poem that follows the syllable count of 5-7-5. Although they are short, they capture the charm of this exquisite season.

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• Poems 8

• Published: July 2019

Love Haiku Poems

These haiku love poems showcase how it feels to be in love with someone special. They are written in the form of a haiku, a three-line poem that follows the syllable count of 5-7-5.

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• Poems 6

• Published: August 2019

Summer Poetry Contest Winner And Semi-Finalists

We are excited to announce that "Candy Tree Shops" has been selected as the Summer Poetry Contest winner! Congratulations, Beryl L. Edmonds! Thank you to everyone who submitted poems to the Summer contest.

These poems have been selected as semi-finalists for the Second Annual Children's Summer Poetry Contest, First Prize $50 Amazon.com Gift Card!. These poems have been written for children and follow one of the following structured formats: Acrostic, Haiku, Limerick, or ABC poem.

Rules:

• 1 entry per person.
• All semi-finalist are published on our website.
• Winner will be selected by our Editors and will be notified by Email.

What types of poems are we are looking for?

• Are targeted to elementary school aged children. (ages 5-11)
• Have literary techniques integrated (e.g. rhymes, similes/metaphors, repetition, alliteration, imagery, symbolism, personification etc.) when appropriate.
• Follow the rules of the poetry form you select.
• Can be used by teachers in elementary schools for poetry lessons.

Resources:

• How to Write Poetry For Children by Dr. Ruth Wilson
• Most Popular Children Poems
• Previous Contest Winners

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• Poems 13

• Published: September 2019

Climate Change Poems

Climate change is a hot topic in the world today. This collection of poems brings attention to the way humans are treating the Earth, and the poets implore people to turn an eye toward the destruction that humans are causing to our planet and make changes.

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• Poems 14

• Published: October 2019

A Life Well-Lived Quotes

Quotes from poems that show small but incredible things to do that create an enjoyable life.

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• Quotes 7

• Published: October 2019

Success Poems

We all want to be successful. But what is success? Too many times, we measure it by a person's wealth or status. We often use those markers to determine whether or not we have been successful in life. Basing it on that criteria alone means that a lot of people will never meet the world's definition of "success."

Success is attaining a purpose or goal you have set out to accomplish. The poems in this collection take a deeper look at other definitions of success. It's not about living up to the world's standards. Being successful is much more than money or popularity. It's about being yourself, working hard to achieve your dreams, learning lessons from your mistakes, and living your best life.

The start of a new year is marked with many resolutions. Some look at keeping those resolutions as a marker for success. But for many, it's challenging to accomplish the goals we have at the beginning of the year. This year, instead of resolutions of losing weight or getting organized, why don't we focus on our character? Let's look for ways to be kinder, more encouraging, and present with those around us. Let's not get distracted by the expectations of the world. Instead, let's live out our own definition of success.

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• Poems 15

• Published: October 2019

Letting Go Of The Past Poems

For many, the past year was tough. There were unforeseeable changes, unexpected diagnoses, broken relationships, the loss of loved ones, and many heartbreaking disappointments. It was a discouraging and frustrating year, one many would never want to relive. We look toward the New Year with great expectations and a yearning for the hope that things will be better. If it was a defeating year, it might feel as though there’s no possible way for things to be better. But we must each choose to move forward and put the past behind us.

Even in the darkness, light is coming. Even in the midst of the storm, a calmness is coming. Even in the midst of brokenness, restoration is possible. 

Although we cannot change the past, we can let go of it and move forward. A New Year is a chance to start fresh and leave behind the things that have brought pain and heartbreak. 

May these poems give you the hope, inspiration, and courage to let go of the past and embrace the future to pursue a life well-lived. 

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• Poems 8

• Published: October 2019

Believe In Yourself

Looking for inspiration and encouragement? Check out our selection of poems about believing in yourself and your own abilities. These uplifting poems will remind you of your strength and help you overcome any challenges that may come your way

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• Poems 4

• Published: October 2019

Embracing The Future Poems

Looking to the future can be scary, but it can also be exciting. We are constantly presented with new opportunities. Let’s step out and take hold of those opportunities, even when we don't know how things will turn out. 

Change is constant, and life is a journey. We don’t know what the future holds. Although there are bound to be tough things ahead, there are also going to be incredible moments that we could never have imagined. 

Take a leap of faith. Set out to do something you’ve always wanted to do. 

Look to the future with hope. There are amazing possibilities ahead. Don’t allow fear to hold you back, for a life filled with regrets of not chasing your dreams is a life filled with sorrow and bitterness. It's time to let go of the past and embrace what the future holds. 

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• Poems 8

• Published: October 2019

Self-Acceptance Poems

Each one of us is unique. We have each been given gifts and talents that we can use to make the world a better place, but too often, we allow society to make us feel interior. We struggle with low self-esteem and buy into the lie that we don't have anything to offer the world. We look at the strengths of other people while only focusing on our weaknesses. These thoughts become self-destructive, and before we know it, we begin hating who we are.

We all must walk the journey toward self-acceptance. For some, the path is smooth, while for others, it has many bumps and twists along the way. These poems showcase the journey many people have walked to find self-acceptance and truly love who they are. May you find the strength and courage to love yourself and see your unique qualities as strengths and not weaknesses.

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• Poems 16

• Published: October 2019

Overcoming Hard Times Poems

Each one of us will face hard times at some point in life. Sometimes the hardships come for a short season, and other times they seem to last longer than anticipated. Even though those moments feel like they are going to break us, we each have incredible strength that can push us forward. Having the determination and mindset to persevere can make all the difference.

Even though the struggles in life are not fun, and we wish we could do without them, they help develop our character. They teach us lessons we would not learn when things are pleasant. Each struggle we overcome is one more that shows us we can make it through anything. We hope these poems inspire you to find the courage to keep fighting whatever you are facing at the moment. Get ready to put the past behind you and embrace the future.

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• Poems 28

• Published: November 2019

Poems That Bring Awareness To Alzheimer's Disease - November

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It was first established by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. At that time, less than two million people suffered from the disease. It has now grown to over five million patients in the United States alone. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are treatments that help slow down the progression of the disease.  

The Alzheimer’s Association has wonderful resources on their website about signs of Alzheimer’s, tips for living with the disease, help for caregivers, information on research and getting involved with support groups.

Whether you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or have a loved one fighting this disease, we hope these poems will remind you that you are not facing this alone. 

November is also National Family Caregivers Month. There are millions of people who care for their loved ones. These people selflessly make sacrifices to care for those with special needs, chronic illnesses, disabilities, and aging bodies and minds. This month is a time to honor family caregivers and give them the support they need.

Be sure to check out our other Aging Poems.

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• Poems 17