At the world’s dawn The black cow of cosmic night lies With the ruddy cow of morning The Father rapes his virgin daughter Agni, the hunter, shoots his arrow The Father, a frenzied foaming bull, runs Spilling his seed upon the ground The daughter runs south. Ripened by Agni, the progeny’s patter begins. “Fire is a hunter.” It sustains and …
Read More »Opposite – Rashmi V.R.
If everything was opposite Why, less would be more. The poor will be rich And the rich will be poor. Aeroplanes fly underground Ships sail up in the sky. Two will be single One will be a pair. The tortoise, runs fast The hare, runs slow. The green light means stop The red light means go. If things were opposite …
Read More »One, Two, Three, Four, Five – Sanjay Ahluwalia
One, two, three, four, five; Once I caught a fish alive. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten; Then I let it go again. Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger so. Which finger did it bite? This little finger on the right. ∼ Sanjay Ahluwalia
Read More »Old Morgan – Elizabeth Rendall
Old Morgan had a lovely harp But he was no musician. One day a man called at his door Upon a curious mission. I’m very hungry”, said the man “Just hear my tummy rumble.” “Come in,” said Morgan, “take a seat, I’m not the man to grumble.” I’iv eaten nothing,” said the man “I’m as empty as a drum.” “Sit …
Read More »Oh Postman
Knock, knock, the postman’s here. Bringing news from far and near. Oh! Postman quickly see, Is there a letter waiting for me?
Read More »O Canada – Sir Adolphe Basile Routhier
National Anthem of Canada: “O Canada” (English 1928) O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on …
Read More »Norman The Newt
I’m Norman the Newt. Don’t you think I am smart? With my spots and my frills I might make you start, For I look like a dragon- But don’t get a fright, I only eat insects So you’ll be alright! ∼ Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esme Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
Read More »Noah’s Ark
The day that all the world went dark, We were safe inside the ark. And when the land had turned to mud, Noah saved us from the flood. Because he’d done as he was told, We were safe inside the hold. He led us in just two by two, Until the ark looked like a zoo. And now good children …
Read More »Next Millennium – Sadia
As the new day dawns, and the previous year’s gone, we enter into the next millennium. It’s a whole fresh new year, to start it with no fear, to get out hopes fulfilled, in the next millennium. To follow the good values, to change our attitude and not abuse, as we enter the next millennium. To have to people know …
Read More »My Precious Child
The greatest gift we will ever know is a child, born to love and grow. Conception is a miracle in itself; the start of new life and good health. Such a treasure your precious child is, who will thrive on every hug and kiss. Hold them close and sing them songs; they will only be a child for so long. …
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