wee words for wee ones
...once a week poetry treat for the young and the young at heart...
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Tick Tock
Tick Tock
A face with no eyes,
Tick Tock
a clock tells no lies.
Tick Tock
With numbers all around,
Tick Tock
hours lost cannot be found.
Tick Tock
Time is running out,
Tick Tock
of this there is no doubt.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Ode to Oatmeal
Bubbling in the pot,
in my bowl oh so hot.
All gray and gooey
with fruit so chewy.
The lumps and bumps
help me with my dumps.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Mosquito Bites Bite
A whiny thrum
near my ear
tells me
a mosquito is near.
A raised lump
on my knee
tell me
the mosquito found me.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Nightmare Prevention
My teddy bear
snug in bed
keeps bad dreams
out of my head.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Farm Tour
The sheep bleat,
and sparrows tweet.
I spy a cow,
and I want to eat.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Crisis of Conscience
light and shadow
marble the mountain
I wrestle with what to do
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Bird Evacuation Expert
Puppy frolicks
on the grass
spies a bird -
flyaway fast!
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Car Trip Caution
Stuck in the backseat
with my brother Pete
is anything but sweet
he has smelly feet.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Confused Weather
sunlight filters
through the cloud burst
rainbow shower
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Suitcase Induced Anxiety
suitcase packed
dog stands guard
fear of abandonment
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Scorpion Invader
I reach in the sink
startled,
spooked,
a critter I dislike.
Slim spiked tail
curved,
cocked,
ready to strike.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Spring Visit
Rose colored lip marks
blossom
on cigarette butts
in Aunt Lily's
trash can.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Canine Recovery
Yesterday my dog
did creep
through bushes deep,
a blur of furry leaps.
Today my dog
is sound asleep,
does not make a peep,
a cute furry heap.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Sad Shark
Above the waves,
my dorsal fin.
Below I'm stealth -
it's not a sin!
I've got a bad rap,
I'm misunderstood.
I'm just a fish
who likes seafood!
Saturday, May 17, 2014
A Whale of a Limerick
There once was a narwhal named Nelly
Who had a ginormous blue belly
She liked to leap
Instead of sleep
And preferred to eat only grape jelly.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Mind Wandering Mirage
Heat ripples
off the car hood.
My imagination
meanders.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Beach Towel Tango
rainbow wiggles
terrycloth giggles
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Emergency Warning System
Behind the bricks
a yippy dog yaps.
Ambulance arrives.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
See Monkey Doo-Doo
Monkey tree,
Monkey loo.
Monkey flings
Monkey poo.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Road Rash
I trip
and crash.
My knee
I gash.
Mom's kiss,
a flash.
All better,
I dash.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Listen to Your Mother
Mom said it once,
she said it twice,
but of course
that didn't suffice.
She had to say it
ten more times
before I'd listen -
now that's a crime.
But finally
I listened clearly
and zipped my fly -
I love mom dearly.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Corny Poem
corn is yellow
corn is sweet
corn is all
I like to eat
Friday, May 9, 2014
Poetry Acrostic
P
laying with words
O
pen to interpretation
E
xercise for your brain
T
iny words packed with big meanings
R
ead for nourishment
Y
earning for more
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Bedtime Already?
parents snoring
on the couch
discretionary bedtime
for the kids
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Bad Barista Joke
Q: What did the sick barista serve
with each cup of coffee?
A: A little cough-y!
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Bus Field Trip
jam-packed school bus -
shrieking voices drown out
the squealing brakes
Monday, May 5, 2014
Cinco de Mayo Feast
Today I eat
a lot of guacamole,
which is better on chips
than cheese ravioli.
I also eat
tacos and tostadas,
but my favorite dish
is chicken enchiladas.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Sven the Shark Limerick
There once was a shark named Sven
Who ate a human named Ben
Ben tasted bad
Which made Sven sad
So he never ate a human again
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Chilly Limerick
There was a girl from Philly
Who sang songs so silly
Her voice squawked
When she talked
Unless the weather was chilly
Friday, May 2, 2014
Dog Gone Trouble Limerick
There once was a dog named Mike
Who learned to ride a bike
He rode to school
Which broke a rule
The teacher said, "Take a hike!"
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Dog's View of the World
Roses are gray.
Violets are gray.
Everything is gray.
I'm a dog.
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