The fox's slippers
A fox put slippers on his feet And made his woodland bedroom neat. He brushed his tail and shut the door; His dreams could ask for nothing more.
Bedtime · Playful
Bedtime rhymes
Browse short poems for birthdays, thank-yous, friendship, love, encouragement, and bedtime.
The velvet hour
The night lays velvet on the hill; The wandering wind has settled still. A star peeks through a seam of blue And keeps a little watch for you.
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Sleepy dinosaur
A dinosaur with tiny toes Put on pajamas, touched his nose. He tried to roar, but yawned instead And tucked his mighty tail in bed.
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The last little light
One window holds a golden square; A sleepy cat is curled up there. The lamp goes out, the curtains sway; The house has put its books away.
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The blanket island
My blanket makes an island small Where noisy waves can't reach at all. The pillow is a sandy shore; I'll sail tomorrow, dream some more.
Bedtime · Warm
The firefly lantern
A firefly lit a leafy lane Then turned its lantern off again. The cricket hummed a tune so deep The whole green garden fell asleep.
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The quiet cupboard
The cups are sleeping on their shelf; The kettle keeps its dreams itself. The spoons have finished all their play. The kitchen rests till break of day.
Bedtime · Warm
The moon's spare chair
The moon pulled out a silver chair And settled in the evening air. The stars sat down without a sound; The night tucked blankets all around.
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Moon pockets
The moon has pockets full of light, She shakes them gently through the night. One finds your pillow, soft and deep— A little star to keep your sleep.
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The sleepy harbor
The little boats are tucked in tight, Their painted noses kiss goodnight. The harbor hums a sleepy tune, And rocks them gently with the moon.
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The blanket train
The blanket train rolls down the track, With dreams up front and worries back. The pillow station’s just in sight— All sleepy passengers, goodnight.
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The cricket choir
The crickets tune their tiny strings, The evening folds its dusty wings. The garden keeps a watch so deep, While all its little flowers sleep.
Bedtime · Peaceful