Little rhymes for real life

Browse short poems for birthdays, thank-yous, friendship, love, encouragement, and bedtime.

Your patient ears

You heard the words I couldn't say And didn't hurry them away. You let the tangled story start And held it gently in your heart.

Thank you · Tender

My pancakes orbit on a plate; The syrup moon is running late. A berry comet streaks on through; This breakfast has a lovely view.

Everyday · Playful

The book is thick, the hour is thin; You wonder where you should begin. One page will do, one line will count; Small bits of courage still amount.

Encouragement · Hopeful

The window gathers morning gold; The air is crisp, the coffee bold. I wrap my hands around the day And let the quiet have its say.

Everyday · Peaceful

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

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.

Bedtime · Peaceful

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.

Bedtime · Playful

Some days the answer isn't speed; A quieter pace is what you need. The river takes the longer bend And finds the sea there in the end.

Encouragement · Peaceful

I take two mugs down from the shelf; This habit tells a tale itself. My favorite part of making tea Is knowing you'll sit here with me.

Love · Tender

A yellow leaf let go at last And rode a breeze that wandered past. It spun across a patch of blue And landed softly on my shoe.

Everyday · Playful

Let sunshine find your birthday chair; If rain arrives, let friends be there. The brightest part of any year Is all the people gathered near.

Birthday · Hopeful

We saved a seat beside the tree And left a little room for me. A welcome doesn't need a speech; Just space a shy hello can reach.

Friendship · Warm