Funny Kids PoetryI write Kids Poetry all the time, just for fun. In fact, I've been writing funny kids poems since I was a kid. No kidding! Normally, to illustrate my poems, I've either hired an illustrator or taken out my trusty digital camera. This time, I've decided to to it myself. Let me know if you think I should stick to writing. : )
The first piece of kids poem is Nettlesome Ned. (Please note that I use big words like "nettlesome" when I write kids poetry because I think it's fun for kids to learn new words when they read. It's even easier today to look them up with electronic dictionaries. So please enjoy the BIG WORDS.) The moral of "Nettlesome Ned" is "be careful about giving your bird (or anyone else) an ultimatum." (That is, no threats.) It might come back to bite you in the butt. Or, in this case, drop a load on your backside... 
Nettlesome Ned 0ld Nettlesome Ned Kept a bird on his head From the moment he woke every day. The bird rarely spoke, Was a reticent bloke Whether at work or at play. Said Nettlesome Ned, To the bird on his head, “I am growing quite tired of your weight. As diets abound, You must drop a pound Or your new home will be on my plate. This very thick bird Surely heard every word, But it seemed he was very well fed. So he made not a sound As he plopped half a pound On the backside of Nettlesome Ned. by Denise Rodgers The next example of funny kids poetry is "My Dog?," which, you will see, is not about a dog at all. So the illustration was a true challenge and I can only hope it hits the mark. (Please note that the dog looks an awful lot like my dog, Harley, as you see him on the Funny Sonnet Poems page. 
My Dog? My dog has gone fruit loops. He’s crazy. He’s daft. He doesn’t chase squirrels and he loves to take baths. He won’t chase his tail Or go leaving his “mark.” He won’t play with dogs when we walk to the park. He never eats dog food, likes turkey and bread. Instead of a dog treat, eats pretzls instead. Allergic to peanuts, allergic to cats. His head’s rarely bare as he owns twenty hats. He’s quite a weird dog, So unlike any other. Wait, that’s not our dog! by Denise Rodgers The next funny piece of kids poetry is A Start, and it's about how I feel about writing. I couldn't think of a likely photograph for this one -- but the drawing sort of captures what I'm "talking" about, in the poem, I think. 
A Start A little bit of rhythm And a touch of funky rhyme... You put them all together And that’s how I spend my time, Tweaking all the letters And the spaces ‘tween them too, Twirling them together To blend up a tasty stew. The rhythm’s for my toe tap The idea for my mind The image for my inner eye, That’s like the outer kind. I add a dash of feeling, Just enough to touch my heart. I’m not quite making poetry But it is at least A start. by Denise Rodgers Cranky Franky is the final piece of funny kids poetry on this page. I think that all of us are occasionally a Crank Franky. While a spanking might work, I suspect what Franky really needs is some unprocessed, wholesome food -- and a nap! Despite that, I think this is a reasonably good funny kids poem. 
Cranky Franky Cranky Franky needed rest Or else he’d never be his best. He’d thrash about or brood and pout, Or pick a fight and loudly shout. Cranky Franky needed lunch. Without it, he would grouse a bunch. “If I don’t eat, my head will split!” He’d get himself into a snit. Cranky Franky needed space So it goes with Cranky Franky. by Denise Rodgers
I hope you've enjoyed all the funny kids poetry on this page.
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