The umbrella vote
Two puddles voted for the rain; One sock would like the sun again. My red umbrella took the floor: Let's splash a little, then explore.
Everyday · Playful
Little rhymes for real life
Browse short poems for birthdays, thank-yous, friendship, love, encouragement, and bedtime.
Another candle
One candle more, one wish to make, One slightly bigger slice of cake. May every year bring something new And friends to share the crumbs with you.
Birthday · Playful
Lunch with a friend
A sandwich split, a chair pulled near, A story only you would hear. No grand event, no fancy view; A lovely lunch because of you.
Friendship · Warm
The borrowed pen
You lent a pen and waited there While I untangled thoughts with care. That little pause, that bit of space, Let every word find its own place.
Thank you · Warm
Toast and possibility
The toast jumped up to greet the day; The butter nearly slid away. I caught it with a sleepy grin: Let small adventures now begin.
Everyday · Playful
A pocket-sized start
You needn't climb the hill today; One little step can find the way. A road that looks too long to do Begins with room for just one shoe.
Encouragement · Hopeful
Before the birds
The sky has yet to turn to blue; The grass is busy making dew. Before the birds begin to sing, The garden rests from everything.
Everyday · Peaceful
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.
Bedtime · Peaceful
A little courage
A little step, a little try, A little courage tucked nearby. You needn’t leap to touch the sky— Just lift your chin and aim up high.
Encouragement · Hopeful
Another trip around the sun
Another trip around the sun, Another year of being one Who makes the ordinary bright— May cake and candles fill your night.
Birthday · Playful
The things you do
You brought a cup, you stayed a while, You gave the afternoon a smile. The things you do may seem quite small— To me, they’re not small things at all.
Thank you · Warm