Abrakadoobra: 100 Short Poems For Children
Index for 100 Short Poems For Children 1 Absolutely Said the Moon 2 Mommy Was A Fiery Dragon 3 Eensy Weensy Spider(2) 4 Recess During Spring 5 Little Bo Peep(2) 6 Hickory Dickory Dock(2) 7 Hey Diddle Diddle(2) 8 Jack and Jill(2) 9 Pretty Princess 10 Frosty(1) 11 Frosty(2) 12 Benny the Blackbird(1) 13 Benny the Blackbird(2) 14 Benny the Blackbird(3) 15 Oh, Mr. Moon(1) 16 Oh Milly Said Molly(1) 17 Oh Milly Said Molly(2) 18 Mindy Monkey(1) 19 Oh Milly Said Molly(3) 20 Frosty(3) 21 Oh, Mr. Moon(2) 22 Oh, Mr. Moon(3) 23 Young Shea(1) 24 Hickory Dickory Dock(3) 25 Rowena 26 Big Ben 27 Little Bo Peep(3) 28 Jumping Rope(1) 29 Baa Baa Black Sheep(2) 30 Patty Pat(1) 31 Minnie 32 Fireman Roger(1) 33 Mindy Monkey(2) 34 Jack and Jill(3) 35 Little Miss Muffet(2) 36 Frankie 37 Carrot and Pear 38 The Bet 39 Lifeguard 6' 2 40 Now That's A Surprise 41 Little Goody Two-Shoes 42 Old Mrs. James Hill(1) 43 Old Mrs. James Hill(2) 44 Butterfly(1) 45 Old Mrs. James Hill(3) 46 Mr. Denver 47 Sandy Smith(1) 48 Papa and Mama Bird 49 Little Tommy Tupper 50 Mary(1) 51 Rhoda and Rhonda(1) 52 Rhoda and Rhonda(2) 53 Rhoda and Rhonda(3) 54 Butterfly(2) 55 Butterfly(3) 56 Soldier, Soldier(1) 57 Soldier, Soldier(2) 58 Traveling Bug(1) 59 Mack and Michael 60 Hershey Treat 61 The Hands of A Clock 62 Fly Fly Fly Your Plane 63 In the Sandbox 64 Mayday Mayday 65 Old Abe Lincoln(1) 66 Okey-Doke 67 Little Meagan's Toe 68 Sewing and Rowing 69 Bonny Shores 70 Mack Loves Popcorn 71 George and Martha 72 Traveling Bug(2) 73 Traveling Bug(3) 74 A Crow Sitting 75 The Author, Mrs. Mitchell 76 Children Take Crying 77 Baa Baa Black Sheep(3) 78 Mushrooms 79 Here We Go(1) 80 Kites 81 Alice Blair 82 A Big Blue Whale 83 The Old Grey Woman 84 Fireman Roger(2) 85 Fireman Roger(3) 86 Young Abe Lincoln(1) 87 Oh, Mr. Moon(4) 88 Oh, Mr. Moon(5) 89 Jack and Jill(4) 90 Jack and Jill(5) 91 After Summer Rains 92 My Bonny 93 The Bike 94 The School Bus 95 School Lunches 96 Ride the Horsey(1) 97 Ride the Horsey(2) 98 A Close Call 99 When Eating My Kellogg's 100 Tiny Tatiana(1) (1) Absolutely Said the Moon "Absolutely," Said the moon. "But when?" Asked the star. "Very soon," The orb replied� "That is If you still are." "Oh, I shall be," The star assured, "You needn�t ever Doubt." "Then that is that," Smiled the moon, And in a pat Was out. (2) Mommy Was a Fiery Dragon Mommy was a fiery dragon Daddy was merely a mule Baby, as was later proved, could do no more than drool. (3) Eensy Weensy Spider The eensy weensy spider Ate an eensy weensy meal After such a banquet The little creature read Not a thick book, mind you, But something rather brief With lots of pictures, Lots of hues� The Great Barrier Reef. The eensy weensy spider Decided not to climb The sun came up, then went down Ships sailed in the bay The eensy weensy spider Decided not to sleep But ran in circles then in squares �Oh I�m dizzy but who cares?� (4) Recess During Spring Looking at the clouds one day I saw so many faces some were young, some were old, some were hard to tell. Lying there on my back the thick grass made a cushion then those faces lost their places-- the schoolbell broke my spell. (5) Little Bo Peep(2) Little Bo Peep who lost her sheep searched and finally found one That one told her "Come with meep, round this corner they've gone, hon." (6) Hickory Dickory Dock(2) Hickory dickory dock the mouse got quite a shock to see no clock to hear no tock for nothing he'd put on a frock! (7) Hey Diddle Diddle(2) Hey diddle diddle hotcakes on the griddle the strawberry milk's in the fridge gonna have breakfast then off to the zoo it's where we'll play on the bridge. Hey diddle diddle hotcakes on the griddle the bacon's in the microwave nice to have mom nice to have friends nice to never have to shave! (8) JJ2 Jack and Jill and Beth and Bill all climbed slowly up a hill once at the top each had to stop then Beth said, "Hey, a raindrop!" (9) Pretty Princess A pretty princess hated peas she flipped them left and right when the queen discovered this she said, "My luv, such appetite!" (10) Frosty(1) One day Frosty woke up early on his face he wore a smile for breakfast he had tasty snow then he went to play a while At some moment Suzy Snowflake dropped down friendly from a tree when they shook each other's hand they found they could not get them free! (11) Frosty(2) Frosty spied a little dog shivering in the cold March air on its back clung ice and snow its tiny feet were bare Frosty rang his owner's doorbell when they answered it they saw a little cold and hungry mutt then took it in to feed and thaw. (12) Benny the Blackbird(1) Benny the blackbird broke a toe hence he could hardly come and go. In the phone book he found a vet and after treatment a hefty debt! (13) Benny the Blackbird(2) Benny the blackbird flew round the town until Miss Hunger forced him down. "What shall I eat?" was Benny's only thought a sundae and fries was all Benny bought. (14) Benny the Blackbird(3) Benny the blackbird spied a thief stealing an older lady's beef. In an instant the fowl swooped down, a peck on the brow and the thief yelled, "Ciao!" (15) Oh, Mr Moon(1) "Oh, Mr Moon, Why don't you smile? Have your nights been all that bad?" "No, my dear child, my nights have been fine. It's another moon that's got me sad." (16) Oh Milly said Molly(1) "Oh Milly," said Molly "I've dropped and ruined a vase." "Oh Molly," said Milly "Why can't you take more care?" "Oh Milly," said Molly "The look that's on your face!" "Oh Molly," said Milly "too bad I have no spare!" (17) Oh Milly said Molly(2) "Oh Milly," said Molly "this was papa's watch." "Oh Molly," said Milly "Does it still tell time?" "Oh Milly," said Molly "What else could it do?" "Why Molly," said Milly "It could wave adieu!" (18) Mindy Monkey(1) On Monday Mindy Monkey felt like having fun down the tree she slid in search of a hapless stooge When she saw a canine and its resident tick she flashed her purple panties then two miens went rouge. (19) Oh Milly Said Molly(3) "Oh Milly," said Molly "I wouldn't mind a toddy." "Oh Molly," said Milly "That goes for anybody!" "Oh Milly," said Molly "Will Brandy suit you?" "Oh Molly," said Milly "Any brand will do." (20) Frosty(3) Frosty never minds the cold What�s more he isn�t growing old He never has to watch his weight There�s only one thing makes him hate: In Springtime Frosty disappears An act that always brings forth tears His icy, rotund body goes Leaving just his nose and clothes. (21) Oh, Mr Moon(2) "Oh, Mr Moon Look at me I�m here in Tennessee." "Yes, little boy, You live and enjoy The luck of the land Of the free." (22) Oh, Mr Moon(3) "Oh, Mr Moon It�s way too late To be there high in the sky." "My child, I�m sometimes Here when it�s day But nobody ever tells me why!" (23) Young Shea(1) Young Shea left the yard Against his mother�s wishes When he returned She played the fool Till he said, "Caught us These fishes!" (24) Hickory Dickory Dock(3) Hickory dickory dock The mouse had lost a sock He searched to no Avail each dorm Then only one foot was warm. (25) Rowena Rowena wanted a talking doll Her mom said "Yes, would that Be all?" The child said, "Well, there WAS This horse." Her mom said, "My, aren�t you A source!" (26) Big Ben(1) Big Ben tells us the time Won�t you give him a dime? Big Ben always knows the hour Come sun, snow or rain shower. (27) Little Bo Peep(3) Little Bo Peep And her sheep All ran down a hill� At the foot Bo Peep put On each sheep a frill. (28) Jumping rope(1) Jumping rope, jumping rope Never take dope Jumping rope, jumping rope Never lose hope Jumping rope, jumping rope Never take drugs Jumping rope, jumping rope Stay away from thugs. (29) Baa Baa Black Sheep(2) Baa Baa black sheep Who had the bags of wool Delivered them one morning Riding on a bull The master had a good laugh The dame held her nose Said the girl down the lane, "And me thought they were foes!" (30) Patty Pat(1) Patty Pat Was getting fat Her folks said, "She�s a vat!" Then Patty Pat Ate only snow Her folks said, "Where�d she go?" (31) Minnie Minnie sat and waited Her anger on the rise "Where�s that tardy rat? I hope he�s told no lies." When the mouse arrived He saw that she was miffed With a quick apology He handed her a gift. (32) Fireman Roger Fireman Roger rescues lives Husbands, daughters, sons and wives The big red trucks with flashing lights Race through town days and nights. (33) Mindy Monkey(2) Mindy Monkey built a boat Dragged it huffing to the lake In she hopped with her pet goat, Who then announced a bellyache! (34) Jack and Jill(3) Jack and Jill And Uncle Bill Stopped for 3 quick meals When the waiter Brought his pad, Jill said, "Please, Nothing that squeals!" (35) Little Miss Muffet(2) Little Miss Muffet Sat out of doors Whistling a delightful tune Along came a hare Said he lived near there Asked the Miss if it was June. (36) Frankie Frankie flew to NYC To see a lot of sites When she went for Her return She learned the sites Outnumbered the flights! (37) Carrot and Pear Dressed up carrot to pear "I hope we�ll soon be there." "Where?" Asked the fruit� "Wherever one goes in a suit." (38) The Bet Patrick lived in a town Matthew lived on a farm Every time the two met Each would place a bet. The bet involved a cow� How thick or thin its hide The problem was The cow was dead And its odor mortified! (39) Lifeguard 6� 2 Both Susan and Sally protested They didn�t wanna go to the park Instead each wanted to play on the beach Where they were sure to see Clark. Clark was clearly not a Kent But a lifeguard 6 foot 2 He loved the girls and they Loved him So why all the to-do? (40) Now That�s A Surprise One day Mary had Four little lambs Someone had lent her three Mary and the lambs Skipped to the park Where each one Climbed a tree. After an hour A cop passed by And had to rub his eyes Said, "I had seen Small girls climb trees But climbing lambs� Now that�s a surprise!" (41) Little Goody Two-Shoes Little Goody Two-Shoes Got a new dress Then she wanted shoes Said shiny ones were best. Her mom said, "Honey How about just one?" Little Goody shrugged, "It�s better than none." (42) Old Mrs James Hill(1) Old Mrs James Hill Wouldn�t take her pill The nurse came by and Asked her why The pill, she replied, Was Paraguay. (43) Old Mrs James Hill(2) Old Mrs James Hill Was sure she heard a trill She opened the window Without a word In the garden sang a Songbird. (44) Butterfly Butterfly Look at me Let�s try to see Eye to eye. (45) Old Mrs James Hill(3) Old Mrs James Hill Received her doctor�s bill She read the amount Then rang up the nurse "See here, my dear, I�m worse." (46) Mr Denver Everyone listened When Mr Denver sang His words came straight From the heart Everyone clapped When Mr Denver stopped His music moved, Like art. (47) Sandy Smith(1) Sandy Smith Lost her ring In the grass At recess Everybody Helped her search But each believed It just a myth. (48) Papa and Mama Bird Papa Bird said, "Oh,my word, Our kids are Leaving the nest!" Mama Bird said, "Let them go� That�s when they�ll Learn what�s best!" (49) Little Tommy Tupper Little Tommy Tupper Lived on the upper Floor of the grandest ship When he got bored He�d borrow a sword Then jump overboard In a flip. (50) Mary Mary, the girl Who had the lamb, Ran into Jack and Jill. "Oh my dears, I�ll have You know, This blow had no ill will!" (51) Rhoda and Rhonda(1) Rhoda likes music Rhonda likes math Each and every summer Both take a bath Rhoda�s fond Of sewing Rhonda�s fond Of chess But when either Tries to cook Gosh, what a mess! (52) Rhoda and Rhonda(2) Rhoda has the freckles Rhonda has the face In their big red wagon They�ll take you any place Once we went to a Churchyard, And studied an Ancient grave Then a sudden Thunderclap Made us pledge To behave. (53) Rhoda and Rhonda(3) One little girl was Rhoda The other little girl was Rhonda Both girls were my neighbors I was lucky then We 3 had lots of adventures Though warned to watch Our steps Once the little girls� Kindly mom Even treated us to crepes. (54) Butterfly(2) Butterfly Tie your tie Don�t be careless In your dress. Butterfly Wear your shoes Don�t catch cold From morning dews. (55) Butterfly(3) Butterfly Don�t go east Or you�ll run Into a beast. Butterfly Don�t go west A spider there Is not yet dressed. (56) Soldier, Soldier(2) Soldier, soldier Come to me Soldier, soldier Left then right Swing those arms, Lift those knees We can play till night. (57) Soldier, Soldier(3) Soldier, soldier Lift your chin Puff your chest, Tummy in All my squadron Must look smart Marching well I think�s an art. (58) Traveling Bug(1) Traveling Bug Sailed to France There she learned a Brand-new dance Traveling Bug Then flew to Rome Some folks there said, "Bug, go home!" (59) Mack and Michael Mack and Michael Sitting in a tree Pelting every girl they see. First comes Gwen Second comes Bronwyn Then comes a cop With an arresting grin. (60) Hershey Treat Hershey kisses Hershey bar What we eat is What we are When kids get a Hershey treat Then they know That they are sweet. (61) The Hands of A Clock The hands of a clock Sometimes move slow The hands of a clock Sometimes move fast It all depends on What we wish Right now I wish Doc would remove This cast! (62) Fly Fly Fly Your Plane Fly fly fly your plane Dart from cloud to cloud Happily shouting, making signs This engine is so loud! Fly fly fly your plane Dart from cloud to cloud Busy with the knobs and gears Wave to all your dears. (63) In The Sandbox(2 verses) I play in the sandbox With cars, trucks and men, Red pails and blue shovels Playtime, please don�t end Long bridges I have built Dark tunnels I have made Some roads, they run east The others run due west Oh, play in the sandbox My cars, trucks, my good men. I play in the sandbox Feel the summer breeze The cat is sitting near me The dog is on the leash I play with all my heart As if play were an art Forgetting every chore Wanting more and more� More play in the sandbox More feeling the summer breeze. (64) Mayday Mayday "Mayday mayday," Shouted Chucky "A ship is in distress." An SOS, shouted From shore, Said, "Just what we had hoped for." (65) Old Abe Lincoln Old Abe Lincoln Late in life Up and grew a beard His Frenchy wife, Mary Todd, Then exclaimed, "Good fa�ade!" (66) Okey-Doke "Okey-doke said the lamb, A nice long leg for your stew." "Okey-doke said the customer, Here�s a nice short I.O.U." (67) Little Meagan�s Toe Little Meagan�s toe was hurt Must see a doctor fast Said her mom who examined it, "I see nothing vast." (68) Sewing and Rowing Claire was inside sewing Clark was outside rowing Suddenly each one Grabbed their phone And rang the other Unknowing. (69) Bonny Shores The bonny shores of Lake Eileen Always attract a good-size crowd As for the shores of little Lake Ray, A tractor appeared one day And plowed! (70) Mack Loves Popcorn Mack loves popcorn He thinks you do too Fido loves leather He smells every shoe. (71) George and Martha George and Martha Washington Don�t like washing clothes So they wear them Slightly smelly Their friends must hold Their nose. (72) Traveling Bug(2) Traveling Bug Trekked to town To visit her mom�s Little sis. When she returned She said in a pant, "I learned mom�s sis Is my aunt." (73) Traveling Bug(3) Traveling Bug Jumped under a rug She hoped no foot Would smash her. A foot did step But not so near; Hence, there was no Bug smear. (74) A Crow Sitting A crow sitting On a fence Always said hence. Hence this, hence that, And sometimes Even whence. Passersby who heard The bird Thought it rather neat. They told their friends That hence and whence Surely was The crow�s tweet tweet. (75) The Author, Mrs Mitchell The author, Mrs Mitchell, Got hit by a car The driver proved to be Very careless. It was shortly after That Mrs Mitchell died. Many of her fans Cried. (76) Children Take Crying Children take crying Very serious If I myself may say. Parents take homework Very serious Though luckily Not every day! (77) Baa Black Sheep(3) Baa Baa Black Sheep Who had the bags of wool, Lunched at Wal-Mart�s Until she felt too full. On her way out, she Passed a handsome trout. "If you weren�t stout," He said, "I�d likely take you out." (78) Mushrooms Mushrooms here and Mushrooms there Good in a beef pie, Not in your hair! Mushrooms large and Mushrooms small Little Tommy Tucker Can�t count them all. (79) Here We Go Here we go Through the night Under a starry sky Dolly�s asleep Not a peep Let�s not wake her Lest she cry. (80) Kites Kites all colors Kites all shapes Flying high among the clouds Longish strings Shortish strings Far below them Mill the crowds. (81) Alice Blair Alice Blair gasped for air In water way over her head. The lifeguard, Lee, Jumped like a trout. "So sweet," grinned Alice, "To rescue me!" (82) A Big Blue Whale A big blue whale Once caught a snail Then she said quite pale: "It won�t make a difference If I eat this squirt; Besides, it�s cute and pert." (83) The Old Grey Woman The old grey woman Who lived in a shoe Raised all her kids Who then left home� One day she pondered And decided she�d wed But first she had To buy another bed! (84) Fireman Roger(2) Fireman Roger�s days are long His only way to rest is song Hence, he sings on his way home Tunes that would marvel choirs in Rome. (85) Fireman Roger(3) Fireman Roger went to court To describe a recent fire When the judge said, "Thank you, Sport," Someone yelled, "He�s a liar!" (86) Young Abe Lincoln(1) Young Abe Lincoln Learned to mend His shirts, socks, and pants. When Mary Todd And he had wed, He learned that mending Was her dread! (87) Oh, Mr Moon(4) "Oh, Mr Moon When one day I wed, I have chosen you� To be my full, Special guest The night I say, I do." (88) Oh, Mr Moon(5) "Oh, Mr Moon You�re so high And here I am on the ground. Luckily You never fall, But stay in space All year round." (89) Jack and Jill(5) Jack and Jill Need no pill To get a good night�s sleep What they dread When it�s time for bed Is the maid coming in to sweep. (90) Jack and Jill(4) Jack and Jill Went up the hill To see the spectacular view. Jack fell down But broke no crown "Those shoes," said Jill, "Won�t do!" (91) After Summer Rains The days get cooler After summer rains Old folks are amused When they hear the Summer trains. (92) My Bonny My Bonny lies over the ocean I try not to lie at all Bring back my Bonny But not her lies And we�ll marry right Here in this hall. (93) The Bike Danny wanted to ride his bike His mom said, "Not today." Danny then started to play his drums His mom said, "The bike! Today�s okay!" (94) The School Bus I don�t like the school bus To hurry on its route We get to school too soon Where our work is all laid out. (95) School Lunches Some school lunches are tasty Others are simply pasty. Yuk! (96) Ride the Horsey(1) Ride the horsey round and round 4 deft feet on the ground. (97) Ride the Horsey(2) Ride the horsey Hold the rein Clop clop clop Stay in the lane. (98) A Close Call A close call was had by all When the tiny ship capsized To the rescue, 2 sister ships� When all was safe, Fish and chips! (99) When Eating My Kellogg�s When eating my Kellogg�s Or eating my Nestle Who�s going to count the flakes Day after day? (100) Tiny Tatiana(1) Tiny Tatiana Broke into tears Daddy then came home And allayed all her fears. �� ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������
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