As Effie elephant walked through some trees
She suddenly felt she was going to sneeze
And her trunk was so big and her trunk was so long
The sneeze that came out was amazingly strong
It sneezed away birds, as they flew by
It sneezed away clouds that were up in the sky
It sneezed away leaves and it sneezed away flowers
It sneezed away houses and castles and towers
When Effie had finished her huge ACHOO
A voice far far away called out – ‘Bless you’
I wonder what the New Year will bring,
What games we’ll play and songs we’ll sing?
Will it be shiny and full of fun,
Will it look after everyone?
Will it be hopeful for every race,
Will I live it full of faith?
I think the New Year is up to me:
I’ll make it the year I want it to be!
If only I could dive and swim
the way my gold fish can,
I’d travel to the sea-side
and race across the sand.
I’d dive into the largest wave
and swim far out to sea.
I’d wave “Hello” to sharks and rays
and shout “Hey! Look at me.”
But I can only paddle
where the water isn’t deep,
so I’ll have to wait ‘till dream time
‘cause I swim great in my sleep.
It’s very plain that Christmas, will very soon be here:
Since shops and stores are busy and schools closed for the year:
A time we think of presents and lots of yummy food,
Yet not time to be greedy, or selfish, even rude!
Since some folk are not wealthy, nor have a lot to spare,
But still can give their friendship and show you that they care.
For God Himself’s a Giver, who gave the world his Son,
To be our sinless Saviour and die for everyone.
This Gift arrived at Christmas. It’s why we celebrate.
In churches round the nation we Christians congregate.
We like to show we’re grateful for Jesus, God’s great Gift
To focus on such wondrous news gives each of us a lift!
His Gift’s not one that ages. It’s never out of date
God wants all to receive Him before it is too late,
A gift of real forgiveness, with heaven added too!
A gift received through Jesus, God planned for me and you!
I want a better world this Christmas,
where wars and famine end,
where light and laughter banish darkness,
where everyone’s a friend.
Instead of tinsel I’d like trust,
where fear has gone away.
And no one has to go without,
this year on Christmas day.
Father Christmas lost his whiskers,
riding in his sleigh.
He went too fast and then a blast
of wind blew them away.
Father Christmas found his whiskers
a long way away.
Stuck them on and sped along
in time for Christmas Day
Hey!
Inspired by playground rhymes
It’s time to give — and forgive,
Time to put those fights aside.
Time to hold your friendships close,
Time to show you shine inside.
It’s time for second chances,
Time to show the best of you.
But why just shine at Christmas?
You can shine the whole year through.
Full of importance
on Pageant Day
our canine friends
were out to play
Santa costumes
Christmas grins
white beards flowing
from hairy chins
Music and laughter
Christmas cheer
the town comes alive
this time of year
Thousands of locals
line the street
applauding our pooches
as they wag to the beat
The talk of the town
for the year to come
The dogs of Mt Gambier
are second to none
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Don’t forget a special treat for your furry members on Christmas Day.
Photo from Pexels by Goochie Poochie Grooming
There’s plenty here for everyone
so peck away in peace,
no need to squawk and squabble,
all fighting has to cease!
There’s lots of seed for any bird
who flies in day or night;
so use your beak to pick up food
and not to pick a fight.
Image compiled by Celia Berrell & Pixabay
Australian Children’s Poetry 