Poems by Kids

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.

14 Poems by Kids - Poetry Written by Children

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  1. 1. Spooky Halloween Night

    • By Jacey Vantimmeren
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2014 with permission of the Author.

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

    Watch your back, do not be blind.

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    • Favorited 4
    • Votes 340
    • Rating 4.12
    Featured Shared Story

    It's really great! I was looking for poems for my daughter and this is amazing! It's wonderful!

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  3. 2. Seasons

    • By Michaela
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

    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.

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 2311
    • Favorited 7
    • Votes 797
    • Rating 4.20
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    This poem is cute and happy. I love it! I am a kid too and I have written a poem called Season's End.

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  5. 3. Dreams

    • By Darah S
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2017 with permission of the Author.

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

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    • Stories 2
    • Shares 1966
    • Favorited 40
    • Votes 345
    • Rating 4.40
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    Beautiful poetry, dreams take one to places unseen, to where broken hearts are redeemed. What would we do without dreams, they're the movies that creep into our heads as we are fast asleep...

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  6. 4. A Sunny Day

    • By Nirbhay Kwatra
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2011 with permission of the Author.

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

    We wanted to go out for fun.

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    • Stories 2
    • Shares 1344
    • Favorited 3
    • Votes 986
    • Rating 4.00
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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.

  7. 5. Lord, I Pray Each And Every Day

    • By Tilly Baley
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2017 with permission of the Author.

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

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 1113
    • Favorited 19
    • Votes 313
    • Rating 4.42
  8. 6. There's A Jungle On My Head

    • By Tony Zhou
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2020 with permission of the Author.

    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.

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 1032
    • Favorited 9
    • Votes 160
    • Rating 4.56
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    I'm a tutor, and I'm looking for great examples of poetry written by kids. This is perfect! It's timely, playful, and totally relatable. Well done!

  9. 7. Battle Cry

    • By Ethan Patterson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2018 with permission of the Author.

    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.

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    • Shares 794
    • Favorited 4
    • Votes 175
    • Rating 4.33
  10. 8. I Love My Brother

    • By Imogen Kate Hindson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2008 with permission of the Author.

    My brother is sweet,
    My brother is nice,

    When I am upset,

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 792
    • Favorited 13
    • Votes 370
    • Rating 4.17
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    I love this poem because this is what I am going through with my brother.

  11. 9. Yellow Senses

    • By Favor M. Abioye
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2016 with permission of the Author.

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

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    • Shares 622
    • Favorited 6
    • Votes 156
    • Rating 4.10
  12. 10. The Joy Of Christmas

    • By Maddy R. Kohler
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.

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

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 600
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 102
    • Rating 4.14
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    I was honored to know this author's father when he was first born and celebrated many Christmases with him and his Mom and Dad. This poem made me remember the wonderful Christmases we had. I...

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  13. 11. What Love Is

    • By Alyshia R. Thomas
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2006 with permission of the Author.

    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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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 576
    • Favorited 22
    • Votes 309
    • Rating 4.30
    Featured Shared Story

    Love your poem! Moms are our biggest treasure. Children are a mother's biggest treasure. Thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed your poem!

  14. 12. What If?

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

    What if the colours weren't invented?

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    • Stories 1
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    • Favorited 5
    • Votes 106
    • Rating 4.22
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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.

  15. 13. Spring Is Here

    • By Maddy R. Kohler
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

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

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    • Stories 2
    • Shares 377
    • Favorited 8
    • Votes 83
    • Rating 4.18
    Featured Shared Story

    Great to read such a positive poem in the current dark times of Coronavirus. Thank goodness for the optimism of youth. Goof job Maddy.

  16. 14. Seasons

    • By Hosseini
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 15, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    Super Spring starts off the year
    Glistening, shimmering, thundering rain
    But warmth comes out, once again.

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 26
    • Favorited 2
    • Votes 5
    • Rating 3.80

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