Thanksgiving Day [“Over the river and through the wood”]By Lydia Maria ChildOver the river and through the wood, To grandfather's house we go; The horse knows the way To carry ...ActivitiesTravels & JourneysThanksgivingStanza FormsRhymed StanzaClassicsHolidaysTimeless Treasures
Our Grandma Kissed a PumpkinBy Darren SardelliOur grandma kissed a pumpkin on a Friday afternoon. She also kissed a crayon and a giant red balloon...HalloweenHumorHolidays
The Day After Labor DayBy Joan Bransfield GrahamSeptember breeze, an island chill, the streets so quiet . . . still, seem wider now but soon they fill...Joy & ContentmentAnimalsHolidays
First Saturday in JuneBy Eileen SpinelliFifty-nine days to go. I can't find my purple beach towel. I can't even get to my closet without walking...Fun & GamesHolidays
Help WantedBy Timothy TocherSanta needs new reindeer. The first bunch has grown old. Dasher has arthritis; Comet hates the cold....ChristmasHolidays
A Visit from St. NicholasBy Clement Clarke Moore'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a...NatureWinterLivingArts & SciencesPhilosophyChristmasStanza FormsCoupletJoy & ContentmentOptimismHolidays + 4 more
The OxenBy Thomas HardyChristmas Eve, and twelve of the clock.“Now they are all on their knees,”An elder said as we sat in ...NatureWinterReligionChristianityFaith & DoubtRelationshipsPetsChristmasStanza FormsRhymed StanzaBoredomHolidays + 5 more
The Fourth of July ParadeBy Fran HarawayStripes and stars, Antique cars, Pretty girls, Baton twirls, Spangled gowns, Friendly clowns, Smiling...Independence DayHolidays
On Mother's DayBy Bruce LanskyOn Mother's Day it isn't smart To give your mom a broken heart. So here are thing you shouldn't say ...LivingParenthoodMother's DayStanza FormsCoupletHolidays
Lunchbox Love NoteBy Kenn NesbittInside my lunch to my surprise a perfect heart-shaped love note lies. The outside says, “Will you be...LoveRelationshipsValentine's DayStanza FormsRhymed StanzaHolidaysSchool
December SubstituteBy Kenn NesbittOur substitute is strange because he looks a lot like Santa Claus. In fact, the moment he walked in ...ActivitiesSchool & LearningChristmasStanza FormsCoupletHolidaysSchool
Good Morning, Dear StudentsBy Kenn Nesbitt“Good morning, dear students,” the principal said. “Please put down your pencils and go back to bed....ActivitiesSchool & LearningStanza FormsCoupletBeing OneselfHolidaysSchool
Halloween PartyBy Kenn NesbittWe’re having a Halloween party at school. I’m dressed up like Dracula. Man, I look cool! I dyed my hair...ActivitiesIndoor ActivitiesSports & Outdoor ActivitiesHalloweenStanza FormsCoupletHolidaysSchool
December 26By Kenn NesbittA BB gun. A model plane. A basketball. A ’lectric train. A bicycle. A cowboy hat. A comic book. A baseball...LivingArts & SciencesPhilosophyChristmasHolidays
April FoolBy Myra Cohn LivingstonThe maple syrup's full of ants. A mouse is creeping on the shelf. Is that a spider on your back? I ate...Arts & SciencesHumor & SatireBlameHolidays
Autumn's WayBy Charles GhignaIn their yellow-most goings, leaves of maple ride breezes to the ground. You can hear their sound each...Holidays
The Giant Water BugBy Douglas FlorianThe giant water bug can lug His eggs upon his back. He gives them extra care up there And guards them...NatureAnimalsRelationshipsFamily & AncestorsFather's DayAnimalsHolidays
The Twelve Days of ChristmasBy AnonymousThe first day of Christmas, My true love sent to me A partridge in a pear tree. The second day of Christmas...LoveReligionChristianityActivitiesEating & DrinkingChristmasTypes/ModesNursery RhymesFor All AgesClassicsFriendsHolidaysTimeless Treasures + 6 more
Song of the Witches: “Double, double toil and trouble”By William ShakespeareDouble, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble. Fillet of a fenny snake, In the caldron...NatureAnimalsReligionRelationshipsFriends & EnemiesHalloweenStanza FormsCoupletTypes/ModesDramatic MonologueHolidays + 4 more
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy EveningBy Robert FrostWhose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping...NatureWinterLandscapes & PastoralsWeatherActivitiesTravels & JourneysChristmasStanza FormsRhymed StanzaBoredomClassicsHolidaysTimeless Treasures + 6 more