Old Frosty once danced through the square,
With a scarf that flew wild in the air.
But the sun came in view,
And he melted—boo-hoo!
Now his top hat just sits in despair.
Rudolph, with his nose all aglow,
Led Santa through blizzards of snow.
But the elves gave a cheer,
When they spotted reindeer—
With hot cocoa to warm up the show!
Dear Santa was caught in a bind,
When he left his gift list far behind.
So he guessed on the toys,
For the girls and the boys,
Hoping none of the kiddos would mind.
Categories:
kiddos, christmas, fun, holiday, winter,
Form: Limerick
If you have never felt a hug given by a pair of tiny little choppers
Then you have spent life wanting for a hug that's especially proper
The hands of little's know better than us all
That ten digits are stronger when forming a ball
Hold them extra close when they stretch out those arms
For they hug with purposely immeasurable charms
Those images created by kiddos that are the spitten
Of what we all looked like not in gloves but mittens
Categories:
kiddos, blessing, child, childhood, cute,
Form: Free verse
Autumn chills clear windowpane
Hearkens dread of a cold wet rain
Rare hot sun hard to explain.
We observe the first morning frost
The cloud-blossom of cold exhaust
Footprints left on grass we crossed.
Covering up the backyard pool
Layers of clothing become the rule
Time kiddos return to school.
Fresh fireplace log crackles and burns
A pot of soup simmers and churns
Season depression returns.
SECOND PLACE WINNER
Written January 10, 2021
For Attention to Detail Contest
Syllables counted with PS counter
Categories:
kiddos, autumn, life,
Form: Rhyme
Alright kiddos, we are enthused
We're headed for the zoo
Hip, hip, hey, hey; we're greatly amused
They did say, to see the usual -- nothing new
'Cos they'd been there on every free day
too many times, my jaded crew
I'd have to think of something risque
Wave Merlin's wand or try some voodoo...
Well, as we arrived, all the cages flung open
No animals in sight; it sure was bizarre
By now my kidsters were actually hopin'
Visiting loud screams upon a star --
--That I'd let them explore
those open cages bidding us in
So, enter they did and what's more
I went in too! But my silly grin
Soon changed to a frown
The caged doors open no more
~ Trapped in a COVID lockdown!
August 06, 2020
Craziest Time at the ____ Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger
Categories:
kiddos, adventure, animal, crazy, family,
Form: Narrative
Today some of us have been,
Allowed to work from home!
While this is a power with you,
To self manage on your own!
While kiddos at home will be happy,
To see mommies and daddies working!
And elders will be proud,
To watch their children perking!
But remember agents this power,
Comes with huge responsibily!
For it will show how good you are
With multi-tasking ability!
So some on calls will hear,
Sounds of small ones shouting!
And some will have technical issues,
While e-devices try connecting!
But this is the time,
Where you can Bond for Change!
Help/understand your team-mates/pals,
Even physically staying out of range!
So take that responsibility,
And make up your mind!
And together we can win,
Until things become fine!
Categories:
kiddos, home, together, work,
Form: Quatrain
The Fourth Quarter
Here in the fourth quarter
When time seems to
Press the pedal to the
Floor and years rush by
Like birds migrating south
In a rush to escape harsh
Winters and cold winds
I often take a moment to
Reflect on the joy in my life
A lucky man with children and
Grandchildren wonderful and
Healthy in mind, body and spirit
But my luck doesn’t end there
My friends are of the kind I
Make sure to have with me
As my journey unfolds
Down this path or the next
They are like old, worn jeans
Soft and exquisitely comfortable
Some for sixty years or more and
Our chosen family expands and
Contracts with births and deaths
Like any other, but this one is MINE
It’s the one I celebrate life with
We boogie to the music together
Party at each other’s homes
Love up each other's kiddos and
Choose many life adventures
As a group undertaking
What a blessing to have had them
At my side for all these years
Always sure they had my back
As they all knew I had theirs
So the fourth quarter is filled
With love, fun and we always
Let the good times roll...
Categories:
kiddos, age, appreciation, children, family,
Form: Prose Poetry
Miss Lily wishes happy holidays
Little kiddos dancing to draw in the sunny days
Johnny, Tiny, Minnie, Stella, Jimmy in glee
to colour the Dinos in their books
with glitter, rainbow, many crazy looks
Lazy Johnny dreams in pride
A jaunty and jolly Jobaria tail ride
Tiny creates colorful horns for Triceratops
In all hues and shades of her lollipop
Minnie paints some green sauce for cutie Minmi
Licking her chocolate she paints its armor all brown and light
Bursts into peels of laughter at the sight
Little Stella splashes yellow on Stegosaur back
Dreams of drawing all her friends on its bony plate frock
Little Jimmy dreams of going to school on a Velociraptor
Makes him the captain of his toy helicopter
A uniform and cap for his Dino pal he draws
Paints a tie and shoes for his cool paws
It’s a wonder world of dinos, colours and golden spots
For all these sprightly tiny tots
Categories:
kiddos, 3rd grade, 4th grade,
Form: Free verse
Kiddos In Old Town
I rode my bike through
Old Town today
it used to be a few blocks
of bars and low rent restaurants
with Friday and Saturday night
live music pouring through
open doors and windows
back when I first moved to town
in the early seventies
now it’s a pedestrian mall
filled with moms and their
little kiddos out for
some sun and fun without
hassle or travel… the kids
playing in fountains that spurt
up water from random spouts
four feet into the air showering
them with cool streams in the summer sun
as I sat happily watching the kids
a woman around my age walked
into the fountain area with her
thirteen-year-old beagle unleashed
he obviously knew the drill
jumping between spouts as each
shot a stream of water into the air
getting soaked and loving it
the kids went bonkers watching him
and moms loved the show
I saw brightly colored joy in
little faces and mother’s hearts
the warm summer sun keeping
watch over kiddos having a blast
and the pure fun in the beagles being
set a grin on my lips and poetry
running through my mind
I thanked the woman and her wet pup
for being my muse of the day
jumped on my bike and split…
Categories:
kiddos, children, dog, fun,
Form: Free verse
Superman was originally portrayed as a superhero
Fighting crime, being a do-gooder for wee kiddos
Well big people too
But here's juicy news
Molested young chickies while using a *****
Categories:
kiddos, myth,
Form: Limerick
SWEET AND SOUR
morello cherries
sweetened-sour beneath warm crust
scoop of cold ice cream
only whipped cream tops my pie
a centrifugal design
royal anne cherries
preserved in glass of whiskey
sipping manhattan
liquor may be quicker dope
for my health, pitting cherries
gripping one by stem
love the cheeks of cherry red
kiddos spinner play
don’t mess with sour cherries
maraschino soothes temples*
6/30/2017
Two-Voice Tanka, Thrice Contest
New
*Shirley Temple is a drink for kids
Spinners - a new toy
Categories:
kiddos, senses,
Form: Tanka
My loving wife is a woman who’s just not inclined to flatter
Mine pointed out I’m not so serious about things that don’t matter
But I read between the lines of what she thought she meant
Her unintended words of praise, were actually heaven sent!
Plus, a golden opportunity that seemed just right
To ‘splain to the kiddos why I’m not so dang uptight:
“I apologize, I’m well aware, your dad is such an oddity
See, middle-aged energy is such a limited commodity
“If I expend my efforts worrying about everyone’s chit-chatter
Then I will not have said energy when it really matters!
So, do you think I’m such an unrelenting doofus at work?
Well, sometimes, but you can be darned sure I never shirk.
"And here’s the point that I hope all you kiddos apprehend
Someone who doesn’t like your happiness is hardly a good friend.
Just keep your eyes on the prize, who God made you to be
Grow your heart to love yourself; you can be truly free!”
4/27/16
© Thomas W. Quigley
Categories:
kiddos, children, fun, life, parents,
Form: Quatrain
To be like a father
One has to inherit the Fatherhood of GOD
A father that siteth on the management board
At game time he made all arrangements and calls
Supplied our uniforms, water and balls
If you had no Soccer shoes (cleat)
He made sure you had one complete
Half time whistle blown tense moment
Energy boosting we had Nutrament
Indeed, back then we were like pros
We had no star players (Ronaldos)
Nor a special one (Jose Mourinos)
Just our Manager/Father
Whom we called 'Kiddos'
©Copyright January 13, 2012 by Brian Pierre-Alexander
© All Rights Reserved
Categories:
kiddos, children, sports, time,
Form: Free verse
Enough
Why are we never satisfied with enough?
There is never enough money, but the bills are paid.
You had enough.
And the day the bills aren’t paid, you tried your best.
And that’s enough.
You never have enough time, but with some management you have accomplished
your tasks.
You had enough time for the dishes,
Enough time for the laundry.
Enough time for the kiddos'
And when it seemed like there was not enough time for them,
you found more.
Because there is never enough time for them.
I would argue that enough is merely a state of mind
with different levels for different people.
But with some insight,
we would all see
sometimes that not enough, never enough, and just enough are all the same thing.
But our individual perceptions are off.
Because at the end of the day
And with all that happens in this crazy life
All you can hope for is another day.
But with that realization
you have the chance to change your attitude.
You can now approach everyday knowing that you can and will accomplish enough.
And no one can ever take that from you.
Enough is what you make it,
And you will always have enough.
Published in Mamalode magazine.
Categories:
kiddos, happiness, hope, inspirational, introspection,
Form: Free verse
Autumn breathes that time of year,
The shouts of "Trick or Treat!!"
Parents dread that painful throb,
On the soles of their aching feet!
Children parade in masquerade,
Dashing from door to door;
Mom and Dad can't break their stride,
While the kiddos scream for more!
Doorbells ring throughout the night,
When will their bags be filled?
Conquering every narrow path,
Sugar is now their thrill!
At last, it's finally over,
Will the parents ever win?
For now, they'll soak their blisters,
Next year it starts again!
Categories:
kiddos, holiday,
Form: Rhyme
Sorry boys and girls,
Please don't think I'm mean;
Ain't no treats this season,
Not this Halloween!
The porch lights ain't workin',
To kiddos on the streets;
Tricks are on the menu,
And you won't find no treats!
Our kids are all grown up,
I guess we've lost the mood;
We ain't rotten people,
Pardon our attitude!
My sweetie bought some candy,
Perhaps a bag or two;
I'll toss 'em in the cooler,
What else are we to do?!
Sorry boys and girls,
We ain't feelin' this scene;
Maybe in a year or two,
But not this Halloween!
Categories:
kiddos, holiday,
Form: Rhyme
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