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Posted on November 1, 2007 by Fred Watson | Posted under Arts and Entertainment
Poems For Children
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Despite my misgivings, other members of the writing group that I attend, encouraged and persuaded me to give it a try. Like a fool I agreed, knowing full well that I could not in a million years meet their exacting standards. Not to worry I thought, I could only do my best, even if it turned out to be a load of old rubbish. Unable to get to grips with the formal sonnets, I decided to try my hand at free verse. But when the shredder motor burnt out and the bin overflowed, I gave it up as a bad job and decided to clear the garage instead. Which turned out to be the best idea I'd had all day Because has I sorted through the accumulated junk, I came across one of my granddaughter Katie's old toys. It was a fuzzy, one-eyed monster from; "Monsters Inc" I think he was called Michael? But knowing my memory I am probably wrong. Anyway it started me off writing and the results are below. Can't Find Him Anywhere. I cannot find my Monster; I can't find him anywhere. Last time that I saw him he was in the big armchair. I only went to the kitchen to butter us both a scone. When I returned, he wasn't there; I wonder where he's gone. . Have you seen my Monster? He's really, really tall. You'll know him if you see him, he's like a fluffy ball. I've looked everywhere in all the places I could think. I've even searched the cupboard, beneath the kitchen sink. . If he comes toward you, while walking down the lane Though he's big and strong and can be an awful pain. He's really just a pussycat and wouldn't harm a fly. So don't get all worried; he'll never make you cry. . If you find him hiding behind a big old tree Give him lots of kisses and send him home to me Tell him that I love him, because I really, really do And I'll never try again, to flush him down the loo. Copyright Fred Watson 2007 How About this one? Mirror Mirror, mirror, on the wall Why am I so very small? When will I start to grow? Can you help me, yes, or, no? . Mirror, mirror, oh so wise Can you tell me about my size? Will I always be a little mite? Or will I grow to reach the light? . Mirror, mirror, on the wall Tell me please will I be tall? Can't you help with my need? Tell me if I'll stay a weed . Mirror, mirror, are you there? Hang on a sec; I'll get a chair. There, that's better. This is me. Tell me true what do you see . Mirror, mirror, you're awfully dumb I think I'll go and ask my mum. Copyright Fred Watson 2007 You will find lots of short stories, suitable for all age groups, plus a few more poems for children on my website About The Author: Fred Watson published his first book, a fantasy adventure novel aimed at the 8-12 age group, in September 2006. A grandfather of four, he loves to write for all age groups and continues on a regular basis to add new stories to his website. Footprint Publishing |
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