1. The Blind Men And The Elephant
Famous Poem
It was six men of Indostan,
To learning much inclined,
Who went to see the elephant,
(Though all of them were blind,)
Inspiring Poems for Kids
Poems that Teach a Moral Lesson
For children, the world is full of wonder and excitement. They are naturally curious about everything. The longer they live and the more they experience, the more they learn. Adults need to discuss some lessons with children to help them navigate difficult and confusing situations. Children need guidance to know what they should and should not do. These poems can be used as a conversation between children and adults about life lessons.
34 Discussion Poems for parents and teachers to use with children
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2. Each New Little Day Slips Out Of My Hand
Famous Poem
Each new little day slips out of my hand,
And then with another new day I stand;
But soon that is gone and folded away—
I wish I might keep forever one day! -
3. Little Things
Famous Poem
Little drops of water,
Little grains of sand,
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land. -
4. They Should Have Made Me Inside Out
My face is plain
My eyes are wrong
My brain is big
My heart is strong -
5. The Bear With No Hair
Benny the bear was bare of all hair
And barely could bear being hairless.
He felt rather silly (and a little bit chilly)
And wished that the hairy bears stared less. -
6. Four Seasons In A Day
A winter’s tree
is just like me
forgetting what
it used to be -
7. Do Dare To Dream
Do dare to dream your desired dream
No matter how impossible it may seem
Do not get deterred by what others say -
8. Mother Said
“Leave this town,”
my mother said
These three words
live in my headFeatured Shared StoryThe poem "Mother" is lyrical, inspiring, and guiding, written in common diction in which the poet as the central character acts upon his mother's voice as the world is wide and staying only...
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10. It's Hard To Listen
It’s hard to listen,
hard to stop thinking
about what I want to say,
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11. One Kind Word
One kind word can change a thought,
It can change an opinion,
Change a mind.
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12. The Different Path
They pick on you
Play tricks on you
They talk behind your back
A hundred whispers to your one -
13. Dreambeast
If you have a dream
that won’t go away
that gnaws at your toes
with each waking day.Featured Shared StoryThis poem has touched my heart and motivates me to chase my dreams. The overall impression gives in-depth insights about the writer's journey that sheer hard work and resolute nature will...
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14. Elaine The Complainer
Famous Poem
My name is Elaine
and I like to complain.
Complaining is all that I do.
I moan when it’s hotFeatured Shared StoryI hope Elaine learns her lesson! Her story is so silly!
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15. Message From Nature
The mountains tell me, hold your head high.
Whatever be the problem, look it in the eye.
The rivers tell me, don't look behind. -
16. Grandpa's Lesson
Though Grandpa was a quiet man, he taught his lessons well.
He showed me ways to understand with stories I still tell.
The first time I had lost a game, he told me what to do. -
17. My Penny
I found a penny upon the walk.
A rich boy I am...that was my thought.
The things I can buy at the store...Featured Shared StoryHello, I hope this reaches Mr. Hollingsworth. At the school my children attend, here in Indiana, each child gets up in front of the whole school once per year during their chapel time to...
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18. Never Say That Word
It is a small word
with a big bite,
the worst ever heard;
it is just not polite. -
19. Ants At A Glance
Here's a rant
About the tiny ant.
We see them parade in an orderly line, -
20. The Dragon
A misunderstanding I've had
Was that a dragon was bad.
With his sharp claws, his look of death!
Not to mention his fiery breath,
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