Category Archives: Poems

the lion and the mouse

The Lion And The Mouse

The Lion And The Mouse Poem has been taken from one of the best Aesop Fables Stories. Paul King is the writter of the poem who had depicted the whole story in a few words. The origins and history of the poem is still unknown.

nursery rhymes for children

Cobbler, Cobbler

This is one of the best nursery rhymes for children called “Cobbler, Cobbler” for the children. This is a popular rhyme amongst the age group of 0 to 4. Also, read Bingo Song. Cobbler Cobbler is one of the most popular nursery rhymes for the children. It

ladybug ladybug

Ladybug Ladybug Song

Ladybug Ladybug is a poem written in the English language. In Britain, it is known as “Ladybird, Ladybird“. The oldest version of this poem can be found in “Tommy Thumb’s Pretty Songbook” (Vol.2), which was published in 1744. Ladybird or Ladybug is a brightly colored insect.

leisure poem

Leisure Poem

The Leisure poem was written by a welsh poet W. H. Davies. It appeared for the first time in his book Songs of Joy and Others, published in the year 1911. It is said that this poem was inspired by the sonnet “The World is Too Much

baby bedtime songs

Sleep My Baby

This is one of the baby bedtime songs which is also known as “Suo Gan“. It is a traditional welsh lullaby by an unknown composer. This lullaby was first found in print around the 1800s. Which was then collected by the Welsh folklorist Robert Bryan. This

the queen of hearts

The Queen Of Hearts

The Queen Of Hearts is a nursery rhyme written in the English Language. It is based on the characters in the deck of playing cards. Originally this nursery rhyme had a few more stanzas, like “The King of Clubs”, “The King of Diamonds” and “The King

Sleep Baby Sleep Song

Sleep Baby Sleep Song is one of the best-known lullabies. The original version of this lullaby had been written in the German language. Over the years the melody for this song has been used in many different arrangements, for folk songs for children. The original version’s

somewhere over the rainbow

Somewhere Over The Rainbow Song

This is Somewhere Over The Rainbow song for kids. This lullaby is also known as “Over the Rainbow”. It is a ballad written by Yip Harburg. And the music was provided by Harold Arlen. This was written for the movie Wizard of Oz. Judy Garland sang this song in her

its raining its pouring

Its Raining Its Pouring

This is It’s Raining It’s Pouring Nursery Rhyme for kids. The origins of this poem are not clear. But it is believed to have its origins in England. This poem is known to be sung by little children when it was raining outside. Also, the

oranges and lemons

Oranges and Lemons Rhyme

Oranges and Lemons is a popular nursery rhyme in the English Language. This poem is most commonly sung in the manner of a game. This game comprises of all the bells in the churches in or close to the city of London. This poem counts

there's a hole in the bucket

There’s A Hole In The Bucket

The poem There’s a Hole in The Bucket is a children’s song. This poem follows the dialogue between two children; Henry and Liza. As the title suggests, the poem is a leaky bucket. The entire poem follows the children discussing different ways for fixing the

all through the night hymn

All Through The Night Hymn

All Through the Night Hymn is a lullaby written in the English Language. The version of the lullaby mentioned here was written in 1884, by Sir Harold Boulton. The melody of this lullaby is based on a Welsh Song (Folk Song) called Ar Hyd Nos,

silent night song

Silent Night Song

Silent Night Song is one of the most popular Christian Lullabies. The original version of this lullaby had been written in the German language by, Joseph Mohr in a small village in Austria. This lullaby is usually sung as a Christmas carol before Christmas on Christmas Eve.

this little light of mine

This Little Light of Mine

This Little Light of Mine is a popular gospel song. During the 1950’s and 60’s, this song became the anthem of the civil right movement. Originally “This Little Light of Mine” was written by Harry Dixon Loes for children among many others. There are various interpretations of this

when you wish upon a star

When You Wish Upon a Star

When You Wish Upon a Star is a song written by Ned Washington and Leigh Harline for Pinocchio by Walt Disney in the year 1940. This song was originally sung by Cliff Edwards in his character as Jimmy the Cricket in the movie. Ever since then, this song has been associated with

grand old duke of york

The Grand Old Duke of York

The Grand Old Duke Of York is also known as The Noble Duke of York. This rhyme is written in the English language. The origins of this poem can be found in the Battle of Wakefield which happened in England in 1460. The words of this

little jack horner

Little Jack Horner Nursery Rhyme

Little Jack Horner Nursery Rhyme is one of the most popular nursery rhymes in the English Language. The melody for the most popular version of this poem was composed by James William Elliot in his National Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Songs. The earliest mention of this nursery

yankee doodle song

Yankee Doodle Song

Yankee Doodle Song is a well know American song. This song is often sung patriotically and is the State Anthem for Connecticut. The earliest versions of this song go back to the Seven-Year’s war and the American Revolution. The melody of this song is even

brahms lullaby

Brahms Lullaby

Brahms Lullaby is also known as the Cradle Song. This is one of the best-known lullabies in the world. It was written by the great German composer Johannes Brahms. The song was first published in the year 1868. The words of this lullaby have been taken from

cuppy cake song

The Cuppy Cake Song

The Cuppy Cake Song is one of the famous children’s lullabies which got viral on the internet in the year 1994. The song was sung by the little girl who immediately became the internet personality. Her name is Amy Jessica Castle. At the age of 3,