Poems by Kids

Poetry Created by Children

Most kids learn to read and write by reading books, but many kids learn to love reading and writing by reading poetry books. Often, when children develop an interest in reading poetry, they begin to try their hand at the craft. Children have a special way of amusing and inspiring adults with their innocence on a daily basis. For this reason, no one should underestimate a child's ability to turn their everyday lives, their perceptions of the world around them, and their deepest emotions into poems that can be humorous, enlightening, intelligent, touching, devastating, or just plain adorable.

38 Poems by Kids - Poetry Written by Children

1. Lord, I Pray Each And Every Day
- By Tilly Baley
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2017
There is a lot of hurt in our world.

Prayer For A Hurting World

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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2. Seasons
- By Michaela
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008
I'm Michaela George, and I am 12 years old. I enjoy writing songs, stories, and poems. This particular poem is one I am using in an assignment for school. It's about seasons and how everything changes so rapidly.

Poem About Changing Seasons

Winter is cold, with gusts of tumbling snow,
When rain falls down and nothing ever grows.
For children, it's the snow that they desire
And cups of cocoa in front of the fire.

Winter is cold, with gusts of tumbling snow,
When rain falls down and nothing ever grows.
For children, it's the snow that they desire
And cups of cocoa in front of the fire.

When winter's gone, the grass grows green again.
Roses and tulips sprout with bright green stems.
The bees are buzzing, the birds are singing.
Sheep are grazing and cow bells are ringing.

And then the sun starts to shine too brightly.
It's so hot that fans are put on nightly,
And so then it's off to the beach or pools
Where people swim about just to keep cool.

All the leaves on the trees turn golden-brown,
And when on the ground make a crackly sound.
In autumn a lot of money you make
From clearing backyards of leaves with a rake.

Each season has its own goods and its bads,
But since they are all different I am glad!
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3. Spooky Halloween Night
- By Jacey Vantimmeren
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2014
A poem about Halloween by an 11-year-old girl. It's very spooky on Halloween night.

It's very spooky on Halloween night.
The ghosts and goblins will give you a fright.

Watch your back, do not be blind.

It's very spooky on Halloween night.
The ghosts and goblins will give you a fright.

Watch your back, do not be blind.
If you're not careful, who knows what you'll find?

You might see things like little black bats,
Or you might see things like scary black cats.

On every porch there's a pumpkin or two,
With their creepy grins smiling at you.

It's very spooky on Halloween night.
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4. There's A Jungle On My Head
- By Tony Zhou
- Published by Family Friend Poems June 2020
I wrote this poem about my hair during quarantine. I didn't leave the house for weeks, and my hair was looking like a jungle!

My Hair In Quarantine

There's a jungle on my head.
My hair's gone absolutely wild.
It looks like the Amazon rainforest.
I really don't like this style.

There's a jungle on my head.
My hair's gone absolutely wild.
It looks like the Amazon rainforest.
I really don't like this style.

It's been ages since I saw a barber.
I've been stuck at home for weeks.
My hair is like a thicket;
I think it's growing weeds.

There is a jungle on my head;
it feels untamed and beastly.
I think a tiger lives in there;
getting him out won't be easy.

There is a forest on my head.
It's getting kind of funky.
Animals swing from the vines to and fro;
I think my head has monkeys.

Snakes are in the undergrowth.
They slither and hiss and slide.
I think they must be huge,
At least four inches wide.

Next time I see a barber,
I hope he has a machete.
He'll have to cut right through my jungle.
I look just like a Yeti!
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5. Dreams
- By Darah S
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2017
It was a necessity that I wrote this after an idea. I wanted dreams to be expressed at their full possibility, and I still don't do them justice. I have to admit, I'm proud. I'm younger, so this is really exciting for me. Writing is my life.

Images of hope,
Locked up fear you share,
Love and desire,
All in your head somewhere.

Images of hope,
Locked up fear you share,
Love and desire,
All in your head somewhere.

Dreams are wishes
That let your imagination grow.
They let you travel
Anywhere you can go.

Dreams show your happiest moments,
And what you dread in your heart.
They show you love, how to hold it,
And tell you where to start.

You could feel the beach,
The sand at your feet,
The heart and soul you'll be able to reach.

Words and images swirl in your mind
That let you express yourself for all time.

And when horrors are received,
And I fall on my knees,
Everything is softened by the memories, the dreams.

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6. What Love Is
- By Alyshia R. Thomas
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 2006
I am 12 and wrote this for my mother. She is my life.

Short Poem Of Love From Young Daughter To Mother

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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7. Spring Is Here
- By Maddy R. Kohler
- Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019
My friend and I made this poem. Spring is early in Alaska, so this poem seemed fitting. I hope you enjoy.

The Coming Of Beautiful Spring

Spring is here.
It's time to cheer
And observe God's tender grace
With flowers blooming to and fro

Spring is here.
It's time to cheer
And observe God's tender grace
With flowers blooming to and fro
And sun shining on my face.
Buds on trees and buzzing bees,
Flying in the air, searching for a flower, anywhere.
When it rains, the sun will shine
Even through the dark, gloomy sky.
Through the drip and the rain and pours,
A rainbow soaring high,
Stretching across the earth
Until the end where a pot of gold lies.
Birds coming back from their long winter rest.
Now there's chirping in my ear.
I tell you! I tell you! Spring is here!
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8. What If?
- By Riya Shrivastava
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018
This poem is about imagining if things in this world were not the way they are now.

Silly Poem About A Child's Imagination

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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9. Yellow Senses
- By Favor M. Abioye
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2016
Yellow is my bestie's favorite color. I don't know why she likes yellow. I like purple, and yellow and purple are opposites.

Poem Describing The Color Yellow

Yellow is beautiful
And kind.
Yellow tastes sour down my throat.
It feels like the warmth of the sky.

Yellow is beautiful
And kind.
Yellow tastes sour down my throat.
It feels like the warmth of the sky.
Yellow sounds like kids laughing down the street.
It feels like warmth upon my head.
Yellow looks like a big circle in the sky.
It makes me smile and play.
Yellow is my favorite color.
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10. The Joy Of Christmas
- By Maddy R. Kohler
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018
My poem is about the special feeling of Christmas and what it means to me. This is my first poem ever written on paper.

Christmas is a loving hug
Or roasting chestnuts on the rug.
Christmas is one's first snow
And wrapping presents up with bows.

Christmas is a loving hug
Or roasting chestnuts on the rug.
Christmas is one's first snow
And wrapping presents up with bows.
Christmas is sledding over the ice,
And giving presents feels so nice.
Christmas is a friend.
I never want Christmas to end.
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11. Battle Cry
- By Ethan Patterson
- Published by Family Friend Poems March 2018
My name is Ethan, and I'm 14. I wrote this poem to commemorate my uncle when he told me a story of his best friend passing away in his arms.

Losing A Friend During War

Running through the battlefield, bracing for the bang.
Cannons fire near me, metal swords go clang.

Everyone I know and love could flash before my eyes.

Running through the battlefield, bracing for the bang.
Cannons fire near me, metal swords go clang.

Everyone I know and love could flash before my eyes.
Yet I wash out all those scary thoughts and hope that no one dies.

The ringing in my head has overcome my ears.
I watch my best friend kill someone, holding back the tears.

Think about the wives and kids that don't know if we're fine,
sitting through the churching hours, eating bread and wine.

Hoping one day they'll see their dad, running to embrace.
His tired arms wrapped around them, with a smile on his face.

Screaming and horror fills the sweat on my skin,
as I watch my best friend tumble, amongst all of the sin.

I carry him back as I watch him slowly die,
hoping someone hears me scream my battle cry.
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12. A Sunny Day
- By Nirbhay Kwatra
- Published by Family Friend Poems June 2011
I am a 9 year old Indian boy studying in the 4th standard in Modern School, Delhi. Writing poems and stories is one of my passions. I also love playing games on my Play Station and am a computer buff.

The sun was shining so bright,
having beaten the clouds in fight.

We wanted to go out for fun.

The sun was shining so bright,
having beaten the clouds in fight.

We wanted to go out for fun.
I wish the clouds could beat the sun.

Evening came and the sun went down.
We all went for a walk in the town.

Water was flowing down the stream,
While I was licking my ice cream.

The stars shone brightly in the sky;
they finally showed all their might up high.
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Summer time: when the weather gets hot there's laughter all around. The sun comes out and spreads its warmth for all to see and to enjoy.

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13. A Guilty Angel
- By Jim-Jam-F
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2012
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.

Little Sisters

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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14. I Love My Brother
- By Imogen Kate Hindson
- Published by Family Friend Poems March 2008
I wrote this about my brother for his 15th birthday.

My brother is sweet,
My brother is nice,

When I am upset,

My brother is sweet,
My brother is nice,

When I am upset,
I come for advice.

He teaches me new stuff
Almost all the time,

And I think that
Is really, really kind.

I love my brother,
And he loves me.

Now that's the way
It's meant to be.
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15. Winter Love/Hate
- By Cheyenne Marie Gillett
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2014
Poem about how I hate the cold but I love parts of winter. I'm only 13 and I wrote this. I try to write good poems. My teacher, my mom, and other people told me to enter this.

Hating Cold But Loving Winter

To be honest, I hate the cold; I freeze easily,
But I love how the snow tickles my nose.
I love how the trees are naked
And the sky dresses them in white like a dress.

To be honest, I hate the cold; I freeze easily,
But I love how the snow tickles my nose.
I love how the trees are naked
And the sky dresses them in white like a dress.
I love how we can build men and dance with them.

I honestly hate the cold,
But I love the different dancing fairies that dance in the sky.
I love how the wind sings at night, hushing all the animals to sleep till spring.
I love how the grass changes into new shades of color.
I hate the cold because I freeze easily.
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16. Christmas Feelings
- By Maria Carrion
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2014
It is meant to inspire you. My name is Maria. I am 12 years old and this poem is my first poem, and Christmas inspired me.

Poem About Christmas With Family

That cheerful feeling
In the air
With a bit of love
All around

That cheerful feeling
In the air
With a bit of love
All around

The food is on the table
And the presents under the tree
Dinner is ready
So come on, let's eat

Everyone is at the table
Eating their Christmas meals
Because it's the most
Wonderful time of the year

Look out your window
Thank God for letting it snow
It's the best time of the year
To spend with family

The night has passed
And the day has come
There are presents to open
And more fun to come

But it's not about presents
It's not about food
It's about family time
That's Christmas time
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17. On A Rainy Day
- By Suhaani C. Malik
- Published by Family Friend Poems October 2018
I usually hate when the months of rain come because the rain always reminds me of doom and gloom...but when I'm happy, I feel like thinking of everything happy, and so I composed a poem when I was happy and now I love rain as much as any other season!

Happy Feelings In The Rain

A freezing cold breeze,
Just swept my face.
Excited I went,
To seize my "RAIN CASE"

A freezing cold breeze,
Just swept my face.
Excited I went,
To seize my "RAIN CASE"

I put on my coat,
And gumboots on my feet.
I put my hat and my gloves,
And hopped on out to the street.

The thunder was roaring,
The lightening so bright.
It sounded a bit creepy,
But the rain was actually light.

The black clouds were soaring,
High, high above.
But, on a rainy day...

Jumping in puddles is all that I love!!!
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18. I Wish
- By Ashlee L. Harter
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 2006
A girl writes a tribute to her grandmother who has passed away.

Tribute From Child To Grandmother Who Has Passed Away

I wished on a star
For a grandma like you
Who hugs me and hugs me,
Whatever I do.

I wished on a star
For a grandma like you
Who hugs me and hugs me,
Whatever I do.
When I am a bad girl,
You still love me more.
I will be a basketball player;
Watch me soar.
When I am playing on the court,
It feels like you jumped in to my heart.
When I am at school, I think about you
And all the good times I spent with you.
When I am running around the track,
It feels like someone is pushing at my back,
And at the end of my race I wonder
Where that came from.
Gee, I wonder.
Of all the grandmas in the world,
I thank God that I had you.

Standing over her grave today,
I feel her around me on this warm sunny day.
I love you a lot.
I can't say goodbye .
You just wait, I'll learn how to fly.
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19. For My Sister On Her Birthday
- By Vicki
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2009
I am a teen and this is for my four-year-old sister.

Poem For 4th Birthday

For my sister, on her birthday.
You have only been here for four years,
Yet you are my best friend,
You make me laugh and smile,

For my sister, on her birthday.
You have only been here for four years,
Yet you are my best friend,
You make me laugh and smile,
And for that I am grateful.
You are always there for me,
Even if you do not understand.
For my sister, on her birthday.
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20. The Way Of Nature
- By Trisha Prasad
- Published by Family Friend Poems June 2014
I am Trisha Prasad...studying in 6th grade in Bangalore, India. Poetry is my passion. This poem is about the nature I see around me.

Poem About Parts Of Nature

Oh the trees,
See them cluster,
They give you shade,
That's the way of nature.

Oh the trees,
See them cluster,
They give you shade,
That's the way of nature.

They feed you,
At the right time,
They feed you with the right things,
That's the way of nature.

The earth rotates,
Around the sun,
It causes day and night all long,
That's the way of nature.

The stars and moon,
Pop out at night,
And there they glow,
With all the light,
That's the way of nature.

The clouds in the sky,
That look like sheep,
They clash together,
And thunder seeps,
That's the way of nature.

Oh! The animals,
See them play,
With all their might,
They go their way,
That's the way of nature.

The blue ocean,
Spreads so far,
It has no end,
Like a war,
That's the way of nature.

The mountains high,
Could touch the sky,
Of different size and colors,
That's the way of nature.
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Poems by Kids

Poetry Created by Children

38 Poems by Kids - Poetry Written by Children

1. Lord, I Pray Each And Every Day

There is a lot of hurt in our world.

2. Seasons

I'm Michaela George, and I am 12 years old. I enjoy writing songs, stories, and poems. This particular poem is one I am using in an assignment for school. It's about seasons and how everything changes so rapidly.

3. Spooky Halloween Night

A poem about Halloween by an 11-year-old girl. It's very spooky on Halloween night.

4. There's A Jungle On My Head

I wrote this poem about my hair during quarantine. I didn't leave the house for weeks, and my hair was looking like a jungle!

5. Dreams

It was a necessity that I wrote this after an idea. I wanted dreams to be expressed at their full possibility, and I still don't do them justice. I have to admit, I'm proud. I'm younger, so this is really exciting for me. Writing is my life.

6. What Love Is

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

7. Spring Is Here

My friend and I made this poem. Spring is early in Alaska, so this poem seemed fitting. I hope you enjoy.

8. What If?

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

9. Yellow Senses

Yellow is my bestie's favorite color. I don't know why she likes yellow. I like purple, and yellow and purple are opposites.

10. The Joy Of Christmas

My poem is about the special feeling of Christmas and what it means to me. This is my first poem ever written on paper.

11. Battle Cry

My name is Ethan, and I'm 14. I wrote this poem to commemorate my uncle when he told me a story of his best friend passing away in his arms.

12. A Sunny Day

I am a 9 year old Indian boy studying in the 4th standard in Modern School, Delhi. Writing poems and stories is one of my passions. I also love playing games on my Play Station and am a computer buff.

13. A Guilty Angel

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.

14. I Love My Brother

I wrote this about my brother for his 15th birthday.

15. Winter Love/Hate

Poem about how I hate the cold but I love parts of winter. I'm only 13 and I wrote this. I try to write good poems. My teacher, my mom, and other people told me to enter this.

16. Christmas Feelings

It is meant to inspire you. My name is Maria. I am 12 years old and this poem is my first poem, and Christmas inspired me.

17. On A Rainy Day

I usually hate when the months of rain come because the rain always reminds me of doom and gloom...but when I'm happy, I feel like thinking of everything happy, and so I composed a poem when I was happy and now I love rain as much as any other season!

18. I Wish

A girl writes a tribute to her grandmother who has passed away.

19. For My Sister On Her Birthday

I am a teen and this is for my four-year-old sister.

20. The Way Of Nature

I am Trisha Prasad...studying in 6th grade in Bangalore, India. Poetry is my passion. This poem is about the nature I see around me.