SEASONAL POEMS

Many of my poems are written expressly for use at a specific time of year. I write seasonal poems for specific holidays and seasonal events in the year as I know that many children will be doing the same at school. Hopefully my seasonal poems will inspire teachers and children alike in their work. I have therefore separated my seasonal poems further into more specific categories for the holiday time or event that it is intended for, so there are poems for CHRISTMAS, EASTER, BONFIRE NIGHT, MOTHERS’ DAY AND HARVEST/ THANKSGIVING.

Bonfire Night

28 February 2012

  This rhyming, rhythmical alphabet poem is packed full of alliteration, and combines all of the sights, sounds and emotions (good and bad) of bonfire night.  An ABC poem is a good way to think of all of the elements of bonfire night, as there is endless inspiration in the occasion itself, and this poem […]

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Stephen’s Boat: A Story of God’s Love

8 February 2012

  A big “Thank you !” to Rev. Alistair Sharp and his Dad for this beautiful story which, between them they have told and continually developed for years, and which I have thoroughly enjoyed retelling as a story poem of God’s love.

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Sights and Sounds of Bonfire Night

3 February 2012

     This bonfire night poem is a great example of alliteration poetry and includes some personification, metaphors  and a simile.

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Easter: Just for me?

21 January 2012

I have often heard the following questions.  In fact I have asked them myself………. What has Easter got to do with me? Why is it relevant? Why did Jesus have to die anyway? This poem is the answer to my own questioning.  I hope that it makes Easter more relevant to you too.  

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