Children’s Poetry

Flying Lessons

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The hummingbird was sleeping in
When mother shook his wing
Wake up John it’s time for class
I heard the school bell ring!

He opened first one tiny eye
Then peeked out of the nest
He knew the day for flying lessons
What was his mom planned next

So out the door with trembling heart
John’s wings began to beat
Then up into the wind He flew
To lessons down the street!


Flying Lessons  Copyright © 2021 Peter Caligiuri
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But this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, 
and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 
Philippians 3:13-14 KJV
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Thank you to everyone who seemed to enjoy the two recent poems I posted here this week! I was genuinely surprised and grateful for the many kind comments and for those who shared the posts. Honestly, I have never been able to write much on a schedule or by demand, but I do try to pass on in the moment the lessons God is teaching me – sometimes in verse. This morning’s poem was one I wrote for the younger crowd. I wish I had Gary’s acumen with a camera to share my own hummingbird photos, but I did my best with what stock pics I could find. Flying Lessons was part of the children’s section in a collection of poems which I published this Summer titled, The Road That Leads to Home. (There are three sections for the adults). If anyone is interested, this collection is available in both softcover and eBook on Amazon. You could search it out by title for yourself of follow the link. Have a blessed day everyone!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B92LB2R3?

When The Woodpecker Went to Work

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The cardinals were singing 
While the hawk sat on his perch 
All the pigeons were just sleeping in 
When woodpecker went to work!

And his tapping kept reminding me 
I still have a job to do 
And just sitting round and dreaming 
Is not what God has planned to do 

For even though He gives us song 
And to rest awhile is fine 
 He still has more for us in store 
To do in Summertime 

For there’s a garden we must plant 
With rows to weed and tend 
And water with our tears and prayers 
Till His kingdom come again


When Woodpecker Went to work by Peter Caligiuri copyright 2022 all rights reserved
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The Lord’s Prayer for Children

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Our Father guards His little ones 
Before they rise to play
And in Heaven watches over 
All we do and say
Your kingdom come your will be done
In this world where we live
Give us please our daily bread
And Forgiveness as we forgive  
And when strong temptation strikes
Keep us from evil’s way
Now in Your glory and your power
Jesus be king today!

The Lord's Prayer for Children by Peter Caligiuri
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