Poetry arouses feelings, sparks imagination, prompts arguments, shapes attitudes and keeps us alert to new possibilities. It is there to make us think.This collection of poems has been selected especially for use with children in schools. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including what we think about ourselves, friends, the environment, bullying and forgiveness.Highly suitable for use in any setting, some of the poems have an explicit religious theme, presented in a way that invites reflection and careful thought.This is an exciting resource of engaging and sometimes amusing poems that will help children to think about important issues. Brief commentaries and discussion questions are provided throughout to initiate discussion.Contributing Authors:Alison CarverAli DeeNick FawcettMichael ForsterBarry HartVal HawthornePaul KeebleDenis O'GormanSusan SayersBecky SilverW. L. WallaceSarah WattsContents1. A group of thieves were waiting2. A man he was praying3. All of us are different4. All of us want to be winners5. Am I somebody's son or somebody's daughter? (Who am I?)6. Are we all different or are we the same? (Are you like me?)7. Be patient8. Believe in the future9. Can I give assistance?10. Choices, choices11. Do you ever wish you could fly?12. Don't be scared of questions13. Don't bear a load on your shoulders14. Don't big yourself up15. Don't bottle things up16. Everybody says, 'It's not my fault!' (Blame somebody else!)17. Flowers in the springtime18. Forests are chopped down19. Give some thought to those you mix with20. God gave me a body21. God is good22. God is so much more23. God sends a rainbow24. Hand in hand (We can change our world)25. How can I be a good friend today?26. How do you say, 'Thank you'? (Thank you)27. I can learn28. I can play a part29. I could be a friend30. I could climb the Eiffel Tower31. I dream of a world full of peace, not despair (Dream)32. I may be small or big33. I may not be an Einstein or Isambard Brunel34. If a friend's in need and you just don't care35. If I can be strong36. If I make things up, if I tell you lies37. If only we'd stop, and look, and see38. If you were stripy or dotty (Stripy dotty friends)39. If you're feeling kind of lonely40. If you're feeling worried, troubled41. In this world it's not hard to spot42. Is there a reason behind why we're here?43. It's good to pray44. Let's be green45. Let's have a minute's silence46. Let's take care of our body47. Life is for living now48. Many people worship49. My Granny and Granddad50. People see things this way51. Prayer's like talking on a mobile phone52. Reach for the sky53. 'Roar, roar,' said the lion54. Some are full of action55. Some people say, 'The world's too small'56. Someone in the world is hungry57. Someone near is hurting58. Sometimes my head is busy and buzzy (Heartbeat)59. Stuff!60. There are lots of things (It's good to be me!)61. There's a man we see in town62. There's a word63. There's too much hurting, too many tears64. This is the place where we are safe and free (School Song)65. Though we come from different places66. Try, try, try it again67. What shall I do with today?68. When a challenge starts off easy69. When I fail to be the person70. When I feel nervous, when I feel scared (Friendship)71. When Jesus was my age72. When someone shows a little act of kindness73. When you're feeling nervous, when you're feeling scared74. Who cares for carers?75. Yes, the journey of life76. You can't always have what you want
Read more less
