The Spider and the Fly – Mary Botham Howitt Read the poem with your partner while one takes up the role of the Spider(Male) and other the Fly(Female). “Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly, “Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; The way into my parlour …
On Killing a Tree – Gieve Patel Now read the poem which speaks about the pain of trees. It takes much time to kill a tree, Not a simple jab of the knife Will do it. It has grown Slowly consuming the earth, Rising out of it, feeding Upon its crust, absorbing Years of sunlight, …
A Poison Tree – William Blake I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I water’d it in fears, Night and morning with my tears: And I sunned it with smiles, And with soft …
The Stick-together Families – Edgar Albert Guest The stick-together families are happier by far Than the brothers and the sisters who take separate highways are. The gladdest people living are the wholesome folks who make A circle at the fireside that no power but death can break. And the finest of conventions ever held beneath …
The Comet – Norman Littleford Rampaging through the heavens Never stopping day or night, A spectacle of a lifetime A comet in full flight. Faster than a cheetah With a tail that’s miles long, Bigger than a mountain So powerful and strong. The outer ice is melting Causing vapor from the force, And leaves a …
The River – Caroline Ann Bowles River, river, little river! Bright you sparkle on your way; O’er the yellow pebbles dancing, Through the flowers and foliage glancing, Like a child at play. River, river! Swelling river! On you rush through rough and smooth; Louder, faster, brawling, leaping. Over rocks, by rose-banks, sweeping Like impetuous youth. …
A Thing of Beauty – John Keats A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness; but will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing A flowery band to …
Special Hero – Christina M Kerschen When I was a baby, you would hold me in your arms. I felt the love and tenderness, keeping me safe from harm. I would look up into your eyes, and all the love I would see. How did I get so lucky, you were the dad chosen for …
Making Life Worth While – George Eliot Every soul that touches yours – Be it the slightest contact – Get there from some good; Some little grace; one kindly thought; One aspiration yet unfelt; One bit of courage For the darkening sky; One gleam of faith To brave the thickening ills of life; One glimpse …
Sea Fever – John Masefi eld I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the …
Your Space – David Bates Speak gently! – It is better far To rule by love, than fear Speak gently – let not harsh words mar The good we might do here! Speak gently! – Love doth whisper low The vows that true hearts bind; And gently Friendship’s accents flow; Affection’s voice is kind. Speak …
My Computer Needs A Break – Shanthini Govindan My computer has always been so brainy and smart – It seems to know mountains of information by heart. If I type in a question, and give my mouse a click, My computer always gives me the answer really quick! But of late, my computer has been …