Section: «Short Poems for Kids»
Snowflakes
Snowflakes falling soft and white,Cover rooftops overnight.Cold outside, but hearts are warm,Christmas magic starts to form!
© Christmas day
Santa’s Coming
Cookies ready, milk is too,Santa’s coming — just for you!Dreams of laughter, gifts, and play,Merry Christmas — hooray, hooray!
© Christmas day
The Christmas Tree
Shiny lights and stars that glow,Underneath, the presents grow!Family gathers, songs we sing —Christmas joy is everything!
© Christmas day
Christmas Bells
Jingle, jingle, ring so bright,Christmas bells sing through the night.Joy and laughter fill the air,Love and peace are everywhere!
© Christmas day
Alberto Ríos-Inspired: “The World Ends in Gratitude”
Not in fire, not in rain,Not in thunder, loss, or pain—But in cranberry sauce and open arms,In warm reminders, in simple charms.The world ends in..
© Thanksgiving Day
Pumpkin Pie Smiles by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
A giggle, a gobble, a grateful “Hooray!”I hope you have fun this Thanksgiving Day.With pumpkin pie smiles and laughter so bright,You make every..
© Thanksgiving Day
Little Child’s Thanks by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
I’m not very tall,Still working on polite,I spill all my juiceAnd hate sleeping at night.But today I am thankfulFor mashed sweet potatoes,And that..
© Thanksgiving Day
Laughter of the Gleaner (Homage to Harriet Maxwell Converse)
With worn matron smiles, and baskets in hand,They harvest the fields from east land to sand.The laughter of the gleaner is quiet, yet strong,A hymn..
© Thanksgiving Day
The Gravy Boat Parade by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
The peas are marching two by two,The carrots dance in line,The mashed potatoes wave hello—“This dinner sure is fine!”The gravy boat floats proudly..
© Thanksgiving Day
The Gravy Boat Parade by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
The peas are marching two by two,The carrots dance in line,The mashed potatoes wave hello—“This dinner sure is fine!”The gravy boat floats proudly..
© Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Table (Inspired by Richard Blanco)
The Thanksgiving table stretches wide,With food and stories served with pride.Delicious food, a delicious meal,But deeper still the thanks we..
© Thanksgiving Day
Wild Turkeys Run by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
Wild turkeys in the forest,Marching one by one,“We’ll dodge that oven’s shadow,”“We’ll hide until it’s done!” They waddle through the orchard,They..
© Thanksgiving Day
A Poem Inspired by Edgar Albert Guest
“Thanksgiving’s not just turkey,”Said Edgar Albert Guest,“It’s hugs and jokes and caring,And always doing your best.”So I help set the table,I share..
© Thanksgiving Day
The Last Slice (A Thanksgiving Dilemma) by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
Who gets the final slice of pie?Grandma says “Don’t ask me why,”Uncle Joe points at the cat,But we all know she’s not up for that.A stare-off starts..
© Thanksgiving Day
The Loudest String by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
I sang so loud at dinner,My mashed potatoes flew,My cousin plucked the gravy boatAnd strummed it like a kazoo. My uncle played the turkey leg,My..
© Thanksgiving Day
Tis Nature’s Call (Inspired by Emily Dickinson)
The corn is husked, the fields laid bare,The geese are flying fast—Tis nature’s call to gather closeBefore the cold has passed.The orchard sleeps..
© Thanksgiving Day
Turkey Time Tangle by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
The turkey wore a tutu,The mashed potatoes flew—Aunt Sally spilled the gravy,And the dog barked “WOO-HOO!”The tablecloth’s a canvas,Our feast a work..
© Thanksgiving Day
A Slice of Thanks by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
I’m thankful for my cozy bed,My pillow and my toes,I’m thankful for warm sweatersAnd for frosting on my nose.I’m thankful for my pumpkin pie,My..
© Thanksgiving Day
At Grandfather’s House by Siobhan Alvarez-Borland
Over the hills to grandfather’s house,Through wind and falling snow,We carry pie and cranberry sauce,With cheeks all aglow.The harvest moon is..
© Thanksgiving Day
Gobble Gobble Giggles
Gobble gobble gobbles,That’s the turkey’s tune,He struts around the backyard,Singing “dinner’s coming soon!”His red snood bobs so proudly,He’s quite..
© Thanksgiving Day
Happy Veterans Day
With flags and smiles,We shout “Hooray!”To honor heroesOn this day!Thank you all for what you do —America is proud of you!
© Veterans Day
A Veteran’s Heart
Strong and kind,So brave and smart,You served our landWith all your heart.
© Veterans Day
Freedom’s Brave
You gave your time,You gave your best,You stood for freedom,Just like the rest.We honor you this special day,And thank you in our sweetest way!
© Veterans Day
Our Heroes
They fought for peace,For me and you,They kept our flagRed, white, and blue!
© Veterans Day
Thank You, Soldiers
You marched with pride,So brave and true,Dear veterans,We thank you!
© Veterans Day