Classical Poems for Kids

1. Classical Poems for Kids

2. The Rainbow Boats sail on the rivers, And ships sail on the seas; But clouds that sail across the sky Are prettier than these. There are bridges on the rivers, As pretty as you please; But the bow that bridges heaven, And overtops the trees, And builds a road from earth to sky, Is prettier far than these. By Christina Rossetti

3. A Baby Sermon The lightning and thunder They come and go; But the stars and the stillness Are always at home. By George MacDonald

4. Whole Duty of Children A child should always say what's true, And speak when he is spoken to, And behave mannerly at table: At least as far as he is able. By Robert Louis Stevenson

5. The Wind Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you; But when the leaves hang trembling The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I; But when the trees bow down their heads The wind is passing by. By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

6. Now the Day is Over Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. Now the darkness gathers, Stars began to peep, Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep. Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With thy tenderest blessing May our eyelids close. Grant to little children Visions bright of thee; Guard the sailors tossing On the deep blue sea. Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. Through the long night-watches May thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In thy holy eyes. Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to thee, blest Spirit, Whilst all ages run. By Sabine Baring-Gould