My Sky by James Aitchison

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When I have nothing else to do,

I look up at the sky.

There’s always something happening,

as clouds go rolling by.

I like to watch the colours change,

there’s always something new;

and after it rains I might see

a beautiful rainbow or two. 

I think I’ll become a pilot —

how good does that sound? 

Then I could be up in the sky

instead of on the ground!

Wattle Glen sky. Photo by Philip Webster

Flying on my Butterfly by Linda Davidson

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I’m off to the land of Teeny Tiny,
that’s where I’ll go today.
I’m the size of a sweet pea
and I’ll adventure far away.
Flying on my butterfly –
I’ve named her Charlotte Rose.
We’ll visit the land of mermaids –
ladies with no toes.

Flying low across the sea,
I spy them on some rocks.
Gracefully singing and combing their hair,
wearing bikini tops.
Their tails are sparkling
in the sun,
As they smile and
ask us to join their fun.

We fly down and land
on an outstretched arm,
as they all gather around
to tell us a yarn
of days gone by
with fishermen and boats.
How they saved men’s lives
and kept ships afloat.

We listened intently,
Charlotte and I,
Then thanked them,
saying, “It’s time to fly.”
Their graceful hands
wave us goodbye
As we fly up high
into the sky.

And head towards home,
to my garden with flowers.
To dream some more
and adventure for hours.

Artwork: YOU ARE HERE by Hayley Gillespie

February Prompts

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It’s back-to-school time! We hope you connect with some fabulous friends in FEEL-GOOD FEBRUARY.

Send your poetic inspirations to Linda Davidson at:

ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com

Date prompts include:

  • Library Lovers Day (14th Feb)
  • Random Acts of Kindness Day (17th Feb)

Picture Prompt:

Artwork: YOU ARE HERE by Hayley Gillespie