Nursery Rhyme Poems | Examples of Nursery Rhyme Poetry

I had all the wealth And I had all the fame I had all the glamour One life could contain I had all the friends And I had all the foes That now sit as equals On the end of my nose I had all these things But one message rings true To have and to hold Is but folly — adieu (Dreamsleep: May, 2025) ...

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The elderly Elmer Brown dwelled alone, like a solitary tree on a hill, Loving quiet, glazed life still, in burgundy, sunset moments of until. A widower, Elmer Brown had generations of offspring, living far away, Feeling fresh, foreign breezes, in fruitful terrains, younger than today. Though retired, Elmer had his hobbies, which gave much satisfaction; Like a storm of sudden,...

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Out of a hole near a pond so small, A baby frog gives a croaky call. But mama frog is nowhere around— A snake lies waiting; dangers abound. The baby frog peeks out of the hole— It knows its fate—no frog would console. With fear, it leaps out into the pond; From there, it finds a way to abscond. It doesn't know snakes...

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Isabel was the youngest of four children, dwelling in a large old house, Nestled under the burgeoning oak trees, in green spring, of no doubts. Isabel's parents were devout churchgoers, insisting upon going weekly; But, Isabel often preferred playing, like dawn, pink sun, shining meekly. Theirs was a tight knit community, the kind everyone wants to live in; Like orange...

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Suzie lived next door to Tom, and their families were the best of friends; Like toffee clouds, chasing rainbows, once the blue storm wildly spends! Tom and Susie enjoyed playing together, since they were the same age; Like fine art, in the age of colors, when beautiful became all the rage! Bike riding and hide and seek, roller skating...

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Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep And I've lost my little old mind Been cruising along then all of a sudden Wham! You came up from behind Behind the great walls of secrecy Lost my ability to observe Like how our lives had gotten along Since life threw us both a curve We drifted apart without knowing why Sadly we each took...

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Violet Smith lived in Center Kingdom. Her neighbors were Jack and Jill; Like orange sun, of a pink morning, when it's just peeking over blue hills. With Mother and Father and sister, Ava, Violet enjoyed life on Sage farm; Just as lilac breezes, from out of the south, only rove to keep you warm. Theirs was a land that...

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Inspired by the inimitable nursery rhyme The itsy bitsy spider By Michelle Morris 20/12/2023 Remember the itsy bitsy spider Trying to survive the water spout? Whether rain or shine That spider didn't give up or pout Rainbows will come Seasons will flow And that itsy bitsy spider Will learn to live and grow So, if you're feeling down Or struggling in the rain I hope you'll remember this...

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The charming Miss Lola dwelt in the small town, at the edge of Red River, With only her goose, 'Rouge.' She was named after her spot of wet vigor. Rouge was the darling of Miss Lola, like precious spring, coming to visit; And was forever roaming from river to house, like golden stars, in orbit. Rouge frequented every room,...

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diddly dole diddly dole a goblin ate the custard from the trifle bowl diddly dole diddly dole another ate the jelly and the trifle – stole! ...

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In a kingdom called Vividale, long ago, lived a loyal knight, Sir Andrew, Famed for turning the tide in battles, and none of the tales were untrue! Intelligent and a natural leader, Sir Andrew's fast horse was called Fury. Together, they were an incredible duo, like whipped cream, with a cherry. The king was very pleased, since the kingdom...

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Cooper was a large and curious tiger, the bright star of a motley circus, Always out of step with others; like erring moon, of dawn skies, citrus. He was well fed and got lots of attention, like rave days of mist roses, When silver moments tell true stories, before the latterly hour closes. Whenever other tigers went left, Cooper...

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they bite and tear the biters do these unseen nighters circling for should you sleep give unto thee then wake to find their wound on you then wake to find their wound ...

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What you doin’ up there in that clock son?       I ran up here to watch, mom. Watch what, son?             You remember my three blind buddies? Yeah, them scoundrels Hickory, Hickory, and Doc.               Yeah, they the ones        They say they gonna chase after...

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Julian and Joan were married, just as glitter is joined to crystal sun. Julian was a famous violinist, like redbirds making music, in season. Joan had a variety of elegant shoes. Of them, she was rightly proud. Like seagulls of lakes and sky, whom liberty makes scream out loud! The Halls were very busy people, like smoky shadows, ever...

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