Us little kids all need lawyers, Especially when it’s time for bed. One to negotiate the terms; How many stories to be read. ‘Cause if I had a good lawyer, I could stay up late at night. I’m always first to go to bed And I am sure that isn’t right. Some nights I try […]
Category: Poems for Children
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Doing Time
October 28th, 2024 — Poems for Children
Pinata
October 24th, 2024 — Poems for Children, Quickies
I went to a costume party, They beat me black and blue. To go as a pinata Was a stupid thing to do.
Aidan
October 23rd, 2024 — Poems for Children
When Aidan was born He looked at the sky, He looked at his mom And then he asked, “Why?” Tell Aidan the truth Or tell him a lie, Aidan will always Just have to know why. Tell him a ‘possum Can’t learn how to fly. He’ll want to see proof And he’ll ask you, “Why?” […]
My Cool Brother
October 14th, 2024 — Poems for Children, Quickies
Mom made me baby-sit my brother “Don’t let him get too hot” Mom said, So why did she get mad at me When I dumped water on his head?
No Such Things as Ghosts
October 13th, 2024 — Poems for Children
“There are no such things as ghosts. It’s all in your stupid head!” I told my little brother, As we got ready for bed. “There are no such things as ghosts.” And I made it very clear. “It’s stupid to believe in ghosts, So you have nothing to fear.” He pointed under his bed, We […]