childrens poetry

Nostalgia-inducing poetry inspired by our earliest favorites; from Dr. Seuss to Mother Goose, children’s poetry is all grown up.

Rubber Ducky Bright
Rubber ducky bright Hold little baby so tight So tiny and light ~ Hear the hymns sung sweet And the traffic on the street
By Rowan Finley 2 years ago in Poets
Fairies at play
Fairies at play In my garden, fairies play, Dancing softly through the day, Gentle light upon their wings, Joyful songs that laughter brings.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 years ago in Poets
Rumi: The Mystic Poet of Love and Spirituality
Rumi’s Early Life and Spiritual Journey Rumi was born into a family of scholars and mystics. His father, Baha al-Din Walad, was a well-respected theologian and jurist, whose teachings greatly influenced Rumi’s early education. Due to the Mongol invasions sweeping through Central Asia, Rumi’s family migrated westward, eventually settling in Konya, in present-day Turkey. It was here that Rumi established himself as a scholar and teacher, following in his father’s footsteps.
By Mr Ali2 years ago in Poets
Li Bai: The Immortal Poet of the Tang Dynasty
Life and Historical Context Li Bai was born in 701 in what is now Sichuan Province, China. Though details of his early life are somewhat unclear, it is believed that he came from a family of scholars. From a young age, he displayed exceptional literary talent and a keen interest in Taoism, which deeply influenced his poetry.
By Mr Ali2 years ago in Poets
Virgil and The Aeneid: The Poet and His Masterpiece
Virgil’s Life and Influences Born in 70 BCE in Andes, near Mantua in northern Italy, Virgil lived during a tumultuous period of Roman history marked by civil wars and the transition from the Republic to the Empire. His early works, Eclogues and Georgics, display his poetic genius and deep reverence for nature, pastoral life, and Roman values. Influenced by Greek poets like Homer and Theocritus, Virgil mastered the art of epic storytelling, blending mythological grandeur with political and philosophical insights.
By Mr Ali2 years ago in Poets
O Canada, My Home So Grand!
O Canada, Land So Free O Canada, so bold and bright, With mountains high and stars at night. Your rivers dance, your forests sing, Oh, what joy your seasons bring! The maple waves its fiery hue, A golden red, a stunning view. In wintertime, the snowflakes fall, A sparkling coat, a frosty shawl. The loons cry out, the moose stand tall, The bears roam wild—big and small! From ocean tides to prairies wide, We hold our home with love and pride. With open hearts, we stand as one, Beneath the sky, the shining sun. O Canada, so strong, so true, Forever home, we stand with you!
By Vijay Verma2 years ago in Poets
City Sails
City sails by in rear view mirror, dried on our skin, we carried many an ocean tear. Skyscrapers flicker with lights going on and off.
By Rowan Finley 2 years ago in Poets
the bee sized girl
her world was the size of a teapot a burrow of warmth darkened and hidden a place of safety and secrets she lay cocooned in midnights softness
By Essie2 years ago in Poets
Whiskers and Whimsy
Author's Insight: "This playful limerick imagines the joy of living as a carefree cat, free from life’s daily stresses. It’s a whimsical reminder to embrace simplicity and find delight in the little things. What animal would you choose to be, and why? Let your imagination roam wild! 🐾"
By mureed hussain2 years ago in Poets
Momma, What is Love?. Honorable Mention in Love in 50 Words Challenge.
She asked me, Momma, what is love? I smoothed her cheek and said, Baby, Love is a revolution. A rebellion. A dance. If you search for it with your eyes, you may never find it
By E. B. Rowland2 years ago in Poets
10/6
***************************** Down by the river in tulgey woods A thicket of cocoons There was a spiralling tree A butterfly nests in the glades
By Essie2 years ago in Poets
A VISION OF FREEDOM
Emotions run with a pace so fast that no man could Bare to endure, fear felt from just looking at the Gaze of an audience longing for the fruit of your Minds apple, the crowd reaching for a clearer view Of the sunlight piercing through the congregation of Unfamiliar faces.
By Obakeng Masego Mooketsi 2 years ago in Poets