Poems For Children
By: Fred Watson

I write a quite a bit of prose, mainly short stories. A lot of them, but not all aimed at children. But poetry is a different matter, while I have always liked to read and listen to all sorts of poetry. I had always avoided trying to write it, mainly because. One; I hadn‘t a clue how to go about it (still haven‘t). Two: While I was able to understand the formula for formal sonnets, I didn‘t think my heart or soul was romantic enough to carry them off. That left option three: Free verse, what could I say? Except that while it appeared easy it was not.

Despite my misgivings, other members of the writing group that I attend, encouraged and persuaded me to give it a try. Like a fool I agreed, knowing full well that I could not in a million years meet their exacting standards. Not to worry I thought, I could only do my best, even if it turned out to be a load of old rubbish. Unable to get to grips with the formal sonnets, I decided to try my hand at free verse. But when the shredder motor burnt out and the bin overflowed, I gave it up as a bad job and decided to clear the garage instead.

Which turned out to be the best idea I‘d had all day Because has I sorted through the accumulated junk, I came across one of my granddaughter Katie‘s old toys. It was a fuzzy, one-eyed monster from; “Monsters Inc“ I think he was called Michael? But knowing my memory I am probably wrong. Anyway it started me off writing and the first verse is below. You will have to visit my website for the rest.

Can‘t Find Him Anywhere.

I cannot find my Monster; I can‘t find him anywhere.

Last time that I saw him he was in the big armchair.

I only went to the kitchen to butter us both a scone.

When I returned, he wasn‘t there; I wonder where he‘s gone.

Copyright Fred Watson 2007

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Fred Watson published his first book, a fantasy adventure novel aimed at the 8-12 age group in November 2006. A grandfather of four, he writes for all age groups, has an abiding interest in history and continues on a regular basis to add new stories etc to his website. www.footprintpublishing.co.uk/shortstoriesforgirls.html

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