[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Circus Hey, there! Hoop-la! the circus is in town! Have you seen the elephant? Have you seen the clown? Have you seen the dappled horse gallop round the ring? Have you seen the acrobats on … [Read more...] about The Circus [poem by C. J. Dennis]
poetry for children
The Triantiwontigongolope [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Triantiwontigongolope There’s a very funny insect that you do not often spy, And it isn’t quite a spider, and it isn’t quite a fly; It is something like a beetle, and a little like a … [Read more...] about The Triantiwontigongolope [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Pieman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Pieman I’d like to be a pieman, and ring a little bell, Calling out, “Hot pies! Hot pies to sell!” Apple-pies and Meat-pies, Cherry-pies as well, Lots and lots and lots of pies — more than … [Read more...] about The Pieman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921 (page 48). This book has four poems entitled “Bird Song”, on pages 48, 63, 108, and 114.] Bird Song There are many birds — but, Hush! Hear the carol of Grey Thrush! He’s my favourite bird among … [Read more...] about Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Our Street [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Our Street In our street, the main street Running thro’ the town, You see a lot of busy folk Going up and down: Bag men and basket men, Men with loads of hay, Buying things and selling … [Read more...] about Our Street [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Traveller [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Traveller As I rode in to Burrumbeet, I met a man with funny feet; And, when I paused to ask him why His feet were strange, he rolled his eye And said the rain would spoil the wheat; So I … [Read more...] about The Traveller [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Postman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Postman I’d like to be a postman, and walk along the street, Calling out, “Good Morning, Sir,” to gentlemen I meet, Ringing every door-bell all along my beat, In my cap and uniform so very … [Read more...] about The Postman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Funny Hatter [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Funny Hatter Harry was a funny man, Harry was a hatter; He ate his lunch at breakfast time and said it didn’t matter. He made a pot of melon jam and put it on a shelf, For he was fond of … [Read more...] about The Funny Hatter [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Riding Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Riding Song Flippity-flop! Flippity-flop! Here comes the butcher to bring us a chop, Cantering, cantering down the wide street On his little bay mare with the funny white feet; Cantering, … [Read more...] about Riding Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Ant Explorer [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Ant Explorer Once a little sugar ant made up his mind to roam — To fare away far away, far away from home. He had eaten all his breakfast, and he had his Ma’s consent To see what he should … [Read more...] about The Ant Explorer [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Swagman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Swagman Oh, he was old and he was spare; His bushy whiskers and his hair Were all fussed up and very grey. He said he’d come a long, long way And had a long, long way to go. Each boot was … [Read more...] about The Swagman [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Cuppacumalonga [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Cuppacumalonga “Rover, rover, cattle-drover, where go you to-day?” I go to Cuppacumalonga, fifty miles away; Over plains where Summer rains have sung a song of glee, Over hills where laughing … [Read more...] about Cuppacumalonga [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Dawn Dance [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Dawn Dance What do you think I saw to-day when I arose at dawn? Blue Wrens and Yellow-tails dancing on the lawn! Bobbing here, bowing there, gossiping away, And how I wished that you were … [Read more...] about The Dawn Dance [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Baker [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Baker I’d like to be a baker, and come when morning breaks, Calling out, “Beeay-ko!” (that’s the sound he makes) — Riding in a rattle-cart that jogs and jolts and shakes, Selling all the … [Read more...] about The Baker [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Dedication [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Dedication To all good children over four And under four-and-eighty. Be you not over-prone to pore On matters grave and weighty. Mayhap you’ll find within this book Some touch of Youth’s rare … [Read more...] about Dedication [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[A Very Charming Gentleman] [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] [A Very Charming Gentleman] A very charming gentleman, as old as old could be, Stared a while, and glared a while, and then he said to me: “Read your books, and heed your books, and put your … [Read more...] about [A Very Charming Gentleman] [poem by C. J. Dennis]