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National Bathtub Day by Jeanie Axton

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(In honour of National Bathtub Day October 7th)

Let’s have a scrub
in the tub
On National Bathtub Day

Let’s get all wet 
up to the neck
On National Bathtub Day

Let’s bring out the bubbles
now there’s trouble 
On National Bathtub Day

Let’s use the soap
on a rope
On National Bathtub Day

Let’s wash the puppy
whose looking scruffy
On National Bathtub Day

Let’s clean up well
leave a pleasant smell
On National Bathtub Day

Its rather obscure 
And a little peculiar 
This National Bathtub Day.

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Hop Right In! by James Aitchison

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(In Honour of National Bathtub Day October 7th)

In days of old,

out in the cold,

this is where you’d wash.

Rub-a-dub-dub,

in a public tub,

oh my golly gosh!

Hop right in,

up to your chin,

give your skin a sheen.

And let’s all hope

there’s enough soap

so everyone is clean.

Think of the queue

following you,

eager to get in too.

So don’t delay —

scrub right away —

I’m the one after you!

Street bath, Europe. Photo by Ginette Pestana

October Prompts

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This year is literally flying by and I’ve already missed some important dates to celebrate in October! We still have United Nations Day, Children’s Week, Diwali (festival of light and hope), Chuseok (South Korean harvest festival) and of course Halloween to come but it’s really interesting when you start looking up what actually gets celebrated in October. I mean who knew there is a National Bathtub Day or a National Train Your Brain Day?

Whatever you celebrate in October we’d love to hear about it. Send your poems into ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com. Remember if you send in a photo with your poem please include the correct attribution link and make sure it is free to use.

Self Esteem by James Aitchison

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Self-esteem is not just words,
it is the heart of you;
knowing that you’re special,
there’s nothing you can’t do.

It means you have a value,
A very unique worth;
There’s no one else quite like you,
Anywhere on earth.

You are a whole lot stronger
when you have self-esteem.
No challenge will be too big,
you’ll always dare to dream.

Self-esteem is yours to have,
forget what others say!
You have a priceless value    
every single day.

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Girl Power! by Linda Davidson

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I just love being a girl
And wearing my skirt to watch it twirl.
Do you like my hair long or short?
I can run fast and I’m good at sport!

I love to hang out with my friends.
We chat and giggle until the day ends.
We talk about music, birthday parties and clothes,
Pets, our families and the latest TV shows.

When I grow up I want to be a race-car driver,
Or maybe a nurse or deep-sea diver.
Dad says I can be anything I like,
So maybe a singer – holding a mike!

I’m smart, kind and funny too,
And strong and brave with lots to do.
I can also be soft and gentle like a flower.
I just love being a girl and having Girl Power!

Image from Pexels by Johannes Plenio

Celebrating Ourselves! by James Aitchison

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We can’t be happy all the time,
sometimes we’ll be sad.
People aren’t always nice,
sometimes they’ll be bad.

Every day won’t be great,
life doesn’t work that way.
So remember all the good times
and you’ll be okay.

Most of all, don’t forget,
one thing is always true:
No one else will ever be
quite the same as you!

Image from Pexels by Alexander Grey

It’s October and that means . . .

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World Teacher Day, World Mental Health Day, International Day of the Girl Child, Children’s Week, United Nations Day and of course Halloween!

So many wonderful things happening this month. Which one will you be celebrating? Or will you celebrate them all?

Please send your poems to ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com