Category: Poems for Children

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Monkey Shines

Monkey see, Monkey do. Did it see me When I kicked you?

Cactus Horse

My brother made a hobby horse Entirely out of cactus. I think that if he learns to ride It’ll take a lot of practice. One thing’s for sure, he won’t fall off If Cactus Horse puts up a fight. ‘Cause once you’re on a cactus horse You’re stuck there awfully tight.

It Came Knocking

The thing that’s knocking On my door Is quite ugly And six foot four. It has long fangs And smelly breath. Its looks could scare A ghost to death! Its eyes are red, Its skin is green. I sure do hope It’s Halloween!

Ghost of Halifax Will

They say that the ghost Of Halifax Will Spends all of his days On your windowsill. But when it gets dark, He gets out of bed; He looks here and there To find a new head. The head he has now Has eyes that are crossed; His snaggle-toothed grin Shows teeth that he’s lost. His […]

Polar Bear

Good Polar Bear, It’s just a hunch When you invite Me out to lunch. I know that you Can’t just eat seal With ice water For every meal. But if some time We meet for food, I hope you’re in A corn flakes mood. If I’m wary Of your menu, You can’t blame me Nice […]