Category Archives: Poems about Children

Fingers in the Flames

Posted on June 4, 2016 by PookyH

He poked fingers at the fire, To see if it was hot. He had to find out for himself, But the lesson hurt a lot. They’d told him it would burn him, He’d watched the flames leap high; And yet … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Stories

Posted on May 22, 2016 by PookyH

It’s time for sleepy stories, Listen up and snuggle tight, But wait a minute Lyra, Something doesn’t look quite right… I can’t seem to read this, There’s someone in the way, Someone with a waggy tail, Who thinks it’s time … Continue reading →

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Emotional Genuity

Posted on May 17, 2016 by PookyH

In an instant your mood changes From despair To jubilance. Joy seen through the last moment’s tears. I envy the way children can do this; Cycling through emotions As if flicking through a colour chart. You find the one that … Continue reading →

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Extraordinarily Ordinary

Posted on May 14, 2016 by PookyH

Extraordinarily ordinary. A quietish kid No trouble, Content. Through each day he slid. He was so-so at football, Not bad at art, Average with numbers Mediocrely smart. He wrote without flourish And sang without zeal His teachers quite liked him, … Continue reading →

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Grow but do not change 

Posted on May 4, 2016 by PookyH

Each day you grow Bigger Bolder More beautiful inside and out. Each day I see you stretching, Reaching, Challenging, Testing. I see the young women you will become. Honest and kind, Funny and wise. And I am proud. What part … Continue reading →

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Bedtime Tears

Posted on April 23, 2016 by PookyH

I dry your tears, And yet they fall; I don’t have hands to catch them all. From where they come, I do not know; So sad, my darling, Why so low? Your words Are not enough to share, The pain … Continue reading →

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Poorly Baby [haiku]

Posted on April 19, 2016 by PookyH

Your hurting hurts me; I wish I could take your pain. Get well soon baby.

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Big, but still our Baby

Posted on April 17, 2016 by PookyH

Your head Cradled in my hand, Your toes Just reaching the crook of my elbow, Tiny, wrinkled and perfect. Those newborn moments Seem no time at all ago, Yet today you stand tall, Your head full of hopes, Dreams and … Continue reading →

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Spring Rain

Posted on April 15, 2016 by PookyH

Big rain, loud laughter As wellingtons squelch and squerch. Small people, big smiles.   

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Have a good time!

Posted on March 28, 2016 by PookyH

They told me to ‘Have a good time!’ And it felt like an order, not one I could follow. I wanted to have a good time, but I knew That I’d smile for the snaps but feel hollow. To have … Continue reading →

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