I’m a fan of some poetry. That being said I prefer short poetry like haikus or limericks. What I like even more is poetry written by younger children because it seems they write what they’re feeling and that makes it special. In the past I’ve posted poems from younger children collected from English-speaking countries around the world and today I offer four more excellent examples of their work. Their poetry is alarmingly good for their young ages and today’s topic will be Feelings. Enjoy!

By Paul Wollner – Age 7 – United States

I love you, Big World.

I wish I could call you

And tell you a secret:

That I love you, World.

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By Mary Flett – Age 9 – New Zealand

A loving arm

Shelters me

From any harm.

That shelteredness

Of kindness

Flows around me.

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By Ngaire Noffke – Age 12 – New Zealand

I shook his hand.

I touched him.

How proud I felt.

He said “Hello” softly.

I lost my voice,

But in my mind

I said everything.

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by Karen Crawford – Age 9 – United States

Have you ever felt like nobody?

Just a tiny speck of air.

When everyone’s around you,

And you are just not there.

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THANKS ONCE AGAIN TO RICHARD LEWIS