Author: bruce

Posted on: February 18, 2013 Posted by: bruce Comments: 0

Being a Poet

What do poets really do? Children sometimes ask, “Is writing poetry lots of fun, Or a really boring task?” “How do you get the words To rhyme the way they do?” “What kind of mind matches words Like gnu, canoe, and kazoo?” I think we are all poets In our own little way. Poems are when an open mind Lets its thoughts out to play. Bruce Larkin Click Here To…

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Fishing With My Brother

My brother’s taking me fishing. I can hardly wait! He said if I bug him too much, I might end up as bait! Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Poems

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Wake Up, Turtle

If any of you happen to know, Please be so kind as to show How to get this turtle to go. I’m not happy to have to tell My racing turtle’s not racing so well. His legs are still up in his shell! I’ve tried every single trick I know, This dang turtle just won’t go! Right now, I’d be happy with slow. All of my dreams of winning are…

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Animal Sounds

A bear’s growl A bird’s tweet A lion’s roar A lamb’s bleat A duck’s quack A wolf’s howl A dog’s bark A cat’s meow A horse’s whinny A dove’s coo A snake’s hiss A cow’s moo Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Poems

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Wants and Needs

Needs are things you can’t live without; Shelter, clothes, food, and water Are needs without a doubt. Wants are things you only like; For example, toys, games, jewelry, Or a shiny brand new bike. Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Poems

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Benny Saw a Bee

Benny saw a bumble bee Busily buzzing through the air. It flew from flower to flower. It zoomed from here to there. Watching that hard-working insect Allowed Benny to clearly see Just how very, very busy A hungry bumble bee can be! Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Poems

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Fantasy Sundae

An ice cream sundae as big as a pool, Enough to feed every kid in my school. Ten thousand cherries, mounds of whipped cream, This is a sundae right out of a dream! Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Poems

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A Witch Goes Shopping

Wendy Witch went to the store With her favorite galoot. She was looking for some toad And fresh eye of newt. She purchased a dragon’s tail, An extra slimy ancient snail, Ginger flavored gerbil jam, And hoof shavings from a ram. She carefully double checked her list. She had gotten everything just right. When she’s done all of her cooking, Would you like to dine with her tonight? Bruce Larkin…

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Dad Verses a Bug

My mom saw a great big bug Strolling across the kitchen floor. When mom spotted that oversized insect, She bolted for the door. Mom screeched to dad, “There’s a giant big bug in here!” Dad grabbed a broom, puffed out his chest, And bellowed, “Never fear.” He knew he could beat any bug. It’d be a snap to best this pest. Dad confidently marched in like a hero. He came…

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Hickory Dickory by the Rock

Hickory Dickory Dock. Two snails wed on a rock. The three blind mice Threw handfuls of rice, Then they ran up the clock. Bruce Larkin Click Here To See More Poems