1. Fierce Adventures
Famous Poem
Between the bookcase and the wall
'Is raised a castle, gray and tall,
The desk top is a wooden moat,
The rocking chair's a pirate boat,—
Family Poems for Kids
Fun & Serious Family Poems for Children
All children are born into a family, and it’s with those people they create bonds, strong relationships, and lasting memories. Even when brothers and sisters get on each other’s nerves, deep down they love each other. Grandparents, mothers and fathers, and siblings hold a special place in a child’s heart.
18 Family Poems for Kids - From Fun to Serious
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2. Open Arms
You're the one with open arms
When the darkness closes in.
When the shadows come and the nightmares make it hard to sleep,
You're always there to chase them all away. -
3. Brother Trouble
Of all the burdens I must bear,
My brother's number one.
Our parents really messed up there.
They've raised an awful son.Featured Shared StoryA beautiful poem with childhood memories, both positive and negative. The experience of many younger brothers, I guess.
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4. My Little Nephew
Whenever I see your sweetest smile,
My pain and sorrow are gone for a while.
Whenever I get mad because you're so unruly, -
5. Muffins With Momma
Momma's in the kitchen
making muffins for me.
There's eggs, raisins, milk
And white powdery stuff I see. -
6. Mommy Will Sing A Lullaby
All tucked up and snug in bed
as angels stand guard above your head,
Mommy will kiss away your fears.
She'll stroke your hair and dry your tears. -
7. Great Grandpa
Great Grandpa is a wise old man who says he's ninety-four.
He tells me that he lost his leg fighting in some war.
When I was just a little tot with eyes and nose still runny,
He swears that he forgot my name, so now he calls me Sonny.Featured Shared StoryBalter's poem reminds me of my own grandfather whom I lost 49 years ago when he was 94. I remember his two habits very lucidly. He was a frugal eater. He used to weigh his food every time...
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8. Boys
Bullseyes and targets, marbles and darts.
Little green bugs and bicycle parts.
Frogs in their pockets, worms in their shirt.
A boy is a boy for all he is worth. -
9. Breaking Day
Today, I broke everything I touched
Brother's phone,
His toys,
My own toothbrushFeatured Shared StoryI get what you feel. I have bad days too. But whatever I do, I will still be loved, AND SO WILL YOU! Go for it! Don´t be afraid to shine! Crack a joke! Be brave. You will survive! If you need...
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10. What Are We Going To Do With You?
Sometimes you drive us all crazy.
Sometimes me more than others.
But sometimes you yell
and kick at nothing for no reason.Featured Shared StoryThis poem just reminds me of my daughter and how she gets on her big brother's nerves. She is a sweet thing to have around, but you can never tell what she will do in the next minutes. Most...
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11. From Dad
I never thought I could love someone
The way that I love you.
I'm completely fascinated
With everything you do.Featured Shared StoryThese values, considered to be outdated, have their own charm and importance. Love, after all, is the backbone of any society. Even plantation, animals and human beings long for love. Now, in...
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12. Jovani
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. -
13. In My Granny's Lap
I find such a comfort
In my Granny's lap.
I snuggle and lie there
As I take my nap. -
14. A Mom Is Like A Present
A mom is a person to stand right
beside you until the very end.
She'll always be there for you,
no matter where or when.Featured Shared StoryIt's a loving and inspiring poem. I loved it. The best poem I've ever read!
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15. My Best Friend, My Mother
This woman as beautiful as can be.
She's always been there for me.
Yeah, she's my mother, my best friend too.
Without her in my life, -
16. Fishing With My Grandpa
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.Featured Shared StoryLove your poem about fishing with your Grandpa. There are millions of fish in the oceans and ponds, but being with your Grandpa is a beautiful bond! Enjoy every memory with him; it's priceless!
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17. My Life After My Parents' Divorce
This is my life:
My parents are split up.
I can't believe they gave up.Featured Shared StoryI love this poem and relate to it very much! I'm using it for a class presentation. After my parents got divorced, God blessed me with the best bonus mom ever! She even feels like my own. My...
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18. Fishing With Dad
I remember my dad waking me up at 4 o'clock.
Barely getting up with my eyes half shut,
Getting ready and packing up dad's truck,
Hoping to catch some fish down at the dock.
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