My Life In Poetry

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Category: Children

  • Time Spent At Grandma’s House

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    Old fashioned SingerMiniature seesaw for oneCherished childhood fun

  • On the Fourth

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    On the Fourth, some may dreadThe pain it causes within their head. On the Fourth, some may tremble and hide,Close all their windows and stay inside. When you let your fireworks boom,Some may have a sense of doom. When you let your fireworks fly,Some may fear and start to cry. On the Fourth, you may…

  • Falling Rock

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    Riding through the mountainsWhen I was but a small child,Watching all the sites go by,My eyes would become beguiled. I loved the tall green forest,The dark tunnels we rode through,The Smokey Mountain skies of mistThe sparkling streams of crystal blue. But one sign always bothered me,Watch Out For Falling Rock it read.So, I vigilantly stayed…

  • Butterfly

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    Photo by Dhru J on Unsplash This was a poem that I wrote when I was a young child, and it was my mother’s favorite. And even though you are no longer with us, this is for you Mom! Butterfly, butterfly, in the sky,Tell me, oh tell me, oh tell me whyYou fly so high,…

  • Blind Mice

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    Another childhood favorite – written at age 12 Three blind mice went to sit on a tack, One named John and the other named Jack. Barthalomule, the third, was devoured by a bird. The second one, Jack, was devoured by a cat. The first one, John, didn’t get along. So he moved away, all the…

  • Little Wish

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    Another childhood favorite written at age 12. I had a little wishTo own a little fishThat would swishAnd swish and swish.

  • Please!

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    Another childhood favorite written at age 12. Tommie T. Ommie loves salami with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Tommie T. Ommie asked his mommy, “May I have some, please?” His mommy said yes, and that’s the best for Tommie T. Ommie.

  • Teddy Bears

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    In honor of World Bear Day Written at age 12 in the hospital surrounded by my favorite gift, stuffed teddy bears to keep me company. Teddy bears have no cares.Teddy bears make no dares.Teddy bears are often mute.Teddy bears are, oh, so cute. Teddy bears never lie.Teddy bears never die.Teddy bears never hurry.Teddy bears are…

  • How Many Times

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    How many times mustAnd elephant sneezeBefore he falls downOn his elephant knees. How many times mustA hyena laughBefore he splits his sidesIn hyena halves. How many times mustA gorilla playThe drums on his chestBefore you’ll run away. How many times mustA kitty cat lapUp all his milkBefore his kitty cat nap. How many times mustA…