Australian Children’s Poetry

There was a girl called Manda Lee
Who binged-watched far too much TV.
Especially those series where
Contestants all had sculptured hair
And rippling muscles, teeth like pearls –
That was the boys, also the girls.
How Manda wished that she could be
Like these, a famed celebrity.

A ‘Princess hunt’ throughout the land
Was what some TV bosse...

The wishing well was wonderful
A place to ponder peacefully
Where many dreams were dreamt
And wishes wished willingly.

Sammy stood steadily
By the wonderful wishing well
He hung his heavy head
Wished a wish which he wouldn’t tell

He quickly quietly walked away
Happy, hopeful it would come true
A wish he’d wished with confidence
A wish ...

Poor Cook is in a tizzy. What on earth is she to do?
So many guests to cook for, all lords and ladies too.
Dear Cook, prepare the finest food, the finest you are able.
And don’t forget your special pie to decorate our table.

Frog pie? Frog pie. What a funny sight.
Trim the top and out they hop to give the guests a fright.
The ladies shriek, the gents ...

Deadly Dinosaurs Delving
Dangerous Dinosaurs Dazzling
Decorous Dinosaurs Drawing
Dandy Dinosaurs Dancing
Dehydrated Dinosaurs Drinking
Desperate Dinosaurs Digging
Dizzy Dinosaurs Digesting

Image from Pixabay

The campfire’s burning merrily
as Frogmouth sings a melody.

Percussion’s played by Wallaby
and Devil howls the harmony.

Before they leave, they thought they might
sing lullabies to sky-star’s light.

Some soothing songs that feel just right
for wishing the world a fond “Goodnight”.

Artwork: NIGHTSOUNDS