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Two Little Lambs (A poem for small children)
By Josie
22 March 2008


This is the time of the year when the children will see lots and lots of new lambs in the fields.  I saw lots yesterday and many had on their little blue plastic coats to keep out the cold and the wet.  This little short poem could be a centrepoint in a lesson and encourage children to speak about the lambs that they have seen.  Here in Yorkshire, one small girl from a farm told me that she helps her father by feeding the baby lambs. With voice recording:   http://www.whiteheadm.co.uk/html/two_lambs.html#lambs



Lamb          Lamb


            In the farmer’s old barn, behind the door
            A lamb was born on a bed of straw.  
               Mother’s warm tongue licked her clean and dry
  
               And she saw her new world through her tiny eyes.

            Beside her lay also her little brother
            Soft and warm beside their mother.   
               Twin lambs born into a snowy world
   
               Two little lambs so snuggly curled.   
 

            Two lambs playing in the field, so free,
            ,
Examining their field with its stream and trees,  
               
Learning that they’re also part of a flock,
  
               Racing and playing on the grass and rocks.

            “Mother, when we're big and strong like you –
            Tell us, what in the world will we ever do?”   
                  “You’ll wander the hills  and climb over rocks
    
                  And your lovely soft wool will make children’s socks.”
 







Copyright 2008
www.whiteheadm.co.uk

Reviews

Written by Fledermaus (3280 comments posted) 22nd March 2008
I had to think of this little cartoon by Pixar about a dancing sheep :grin  
 
Nice poem, but you did cheat with the rhyme. Where the style is concerned, I think the second stanza is the best.

Written by Phil (6713 comments posted) 22nd March 2008
Listened to the recording, Josie. Pitched just right for reception aged children I'd say. Very nice. 
 
(You need to work on your Yorkshire diction, Josie.) :grin  
 
Phil

Written by Josie (2785 comments posted) 22nd March 2008
Oh thank you both so much for your support. I am always pleased when people come to the children's section because many don't. As for the cheating (ha ha) - you are not supposed to point out such things! It's not actually cheating. According to our Stephen Fry's book, many poets do it, and you can change m's and n's too - as long as it isn't a change that completely ruins the sound. ha ha. Now you can go back to sleep again without worrying on that score Fledermaus.

Written by nsperfect71 (44 comments posted) 23rd March 2008
I regularly visit the 'For Kids' section looking for stories to read to my lot - and easy rhymes for my baby.  
 
I agree with Phil - it's perfect for 5 to 6 year olds. 
 
And Josie, I listened to the recording and really loved the delivery.

Written by punchy (500 comments posted) 23rd March 2008
Really nice one Josie. x
I'm here!
Written by obsidian_amethyst (46 comments posted) 29th March 2008
As you know Josie I am not usually found in the children's section but here I am! I like the imagery of this poem, it is perfect for young children and a common sight at this time of year.
Hello OA
Written by Josie (2785 comments posted) 29th March 2008
No, it's true, you are not often here, but you were tempted to see the spring lambs. I know. I hope you are wearing your lambswool socks. Yes, I agree with you, Britain wouldn't be the same without the little lambs in the fields. Thanks for your review.

Written by Lizzy (793 comments posted) 29th March 2008
Liked this Josie 
Nice and innocent, we won't mention mint sauce though! 
Lizzy

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