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Drawing of an open present with the wrapping on either side paired with the design of a cute black cat playing with a discarded ornament, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

I know the day is over,
I know that it’s quite through,
But I’ve still got a lot of
Merry Christmas-ing to do!

Drawing of an open present with the wrapping on either side paired with the design of a cute black cat playing with a discarded ornament, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: I know the day is over, I know that it’s quite through, But I’ve still got a lot of Merry Christmas-ing to do!

Merry Christmas-ing... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a page of a calendar that reads “26” paired with the design of a snowman drooping over at its waist while looking very sad, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

My eyes are popping open,
The night has gone away,
But there go all my chances for
Another Christmas Day…

Drawing of a page of a calendar that reads “26” paired with the design of a snowman drooping over at its waist while looking very sad, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: My eyes are popping open, The night has gone away, But there go all my chances for Another Christmas Day…

Another Christmas Day... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a sad looking Christmas tree paired with the design of an opened present, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Coiled ribbons on the carpet,
Flat boxes on the floor,
The tree may still be winking
But not like it was before…

Drawing of a sad looking Christmas tree paired with the design of an opened present, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Coiled ribbons on the carpet, Flat boxes on the floor, The tree may still be winking But not like it was before…

The tree may still be winking... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a cat in a Santa hat coiled up in Christmas lights paired with the design of a pink and green Christmas stocking that’s been turned upside down, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

The floor beneath the tree is empty,
Balled paper thrown away,
There’s nothing like the silence of
Day after Christmas Day…

Drawing of a cat in a Santa hat coiled up in Christmas lights paired with the design of a pink and green Christmas stocking that’s been turned upside down, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: The floor beneath the tree is empty, Balled paper thrown away, There’s nothing like the silence of Day after Christmas Day…

Day after Christmas Day... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a cat in a Christmas hat holding up a string of colored holiday lights paired with the design of a page from a calendar that reads “26,” both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

I know I should be happy,
My heart all full of glee,
But if we’re being honest?
I prefer the Christmas me!

Drawing of a cat in a Christmas hat holding up a string of colored holiday lights paired with the design of a page from a calendar that reads “26,” both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: I know I should be happy, My heart all full of glee, But if we’re being honest? I prefer the Christmas me!

The Christmas Me... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a confused-looking Santa Claus with a question mark beside his head paired with the design of a smiling snowmen wound with a string of Christmas lights, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

I said a little prayer, and 
Crossed my fingers… twice!
So a Christmas Day do-over,
Would sure be rather nice!

Drawing of a confused-looking Santa Claus with a question mark beside his head paired with the design of a smiling snowmen wound with a string of Christmas lights, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: I said a little prayer, and Crossed my fingers… twice! So a Christmas Day do-over, Would sure be rather nice!

December Do-over... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a sad-looking elf sitting on his backside and looking tuckered out paired with the design of a torn open Christmas package completely empty, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

I opened all my presents,
Turned my stocking inside out,
But once the day is over
All I’m left with is… a pout!

Drawing of a sad-looking elf sitting on his backside and looking tuckered out paired with the design of a torn open Christmas package completely empty, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: I opened all my presents, Turned my stocking inside out, But once the day is over All I’m left with is… a pout!

Boxing Day Blues... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Twas the Night Before Christmas-Gentle sleeptime poetry #christmas #bedtimestories
Twas the Night Before Christmas-Gentle sleeptime poetry #christmas #bedtimestories YouTube video by Sleep Stories and Classic Fairy Tales for Kids

Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the house... a gentle classic seasonal favourite for all ages...especially kids!
#Christmaspoems #childrensmedia #programmingforchildren #cosychristmas
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Two Christmas poems.
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Drawing of a gift box packed with sweets and goodies paired with the design of yule log topped with a red and green sprig of holly, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

The week’s been lost,
I’ve come undone:
Haven’t had veggies 
Since December 21!!

Drawing of a gift box packed with sweets and goodies paired with the design of yule log topped with a red and green sprig of holly, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: The week’s been lost, I’ve come undone: Haven’t had veggies Since December 21!!

Will powered... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a plate of chocolate chip cookies and milk paired with the design of a bright red Santa hat, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

They say that Santa’s jolly,
At least, that is the myth.
But skip the milk and cookies?
The Big Guy sure gets miffed!

Drawing of a plate of chocolate chip cookies and milk paired with the design of a bright red Santa hat, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: They say that Santa’s jolly, At least, that is the myth. But skip the milk and cookies? The Big Guy sure gets miffed!

Carb loading... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a bold red Santa’s cap with fur lining paired with the design of a plate of milk and cookies, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Big white beard, a coat of red,
A belt that goes jing-jingle;
There is no fun, quite like the one
Of waiting up to see Kris Kringle!

Drawing of a bold red Santa’s cap with fur lining paired with the design of a plate of milk and cookies, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Big white beard, a coat of red, A belt that goes jing-jingle; There is no fun, quite like the one Of waiting up to see Kris Kringle!

Waiting up... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a dancing reindeer with one Christmas ornament hanging from its antlers paired with the design of a yellow speed limit sign that reads “20 mph,” both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Reindeer hooves
And Santa’s sleigh;
Make a hasty
Getaway!

Drawing of a dancing reindeer with one Christmas ornament hanging from its antlers paired with the design of a yellow speed limit sign that reads “20 mph,” both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Reindeer hooves And Santa’s sleigh; Make a hasty Getaway!

Getaway... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a sad looking gingerbread person with its arm and leg nibbled on paired with the design of a series of snoring Z’s tucked in a comic book word bubble, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

The day is almost over,
The day is nearly done,
And little brother’s tuckered out
From all the Christmas fun…

Drawing of a sad looking gingerbread person with its arm and leg nibbled on paired with the design of a series of snoring Z’s tucked in a comic book word bubble, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: The day is almost over, The day is nearly done, And little brother’s tuckered out From all the Christmas fun…

Nearly done... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of an upside down Christmas stocking paired with the design of an intact orange sitting next to an orange wedge, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

A stocking stuffed with oranges,
My big gift is… a sock!?!
Someone call the Big Guy,
This Christmas is a crock!

Drawing of an upside down Christmas stocking paired with the design of an intact orange sitting next to an orange wedge, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: A stocking stuffed with oranges, My big gift is… a sock!?! Someone call the Big Guy, This Christmas is a crock!

This Christmas... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a sentient Christmas stocking whistling for some reason paired with the design of a jolly Santa Claus jumping up in the air for joy, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Stockings hang and fire crackle,
Christmas Eve is here.
Children lurking on the stairs,
Santa must be near!

Drawing of a sentient Christmas stocking whistling for some reason paired with the design of a jolly Santa Claus jumping up in the air for joy, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Stockings hang and fire crackle, Christmas Eve is here. Children lurking on the stairs, Santa must be near!

Fire crackle... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a bright red Santa hat with fuzzy white trim and a pom-pom at the top paired with the design of a jolly penguin in a Santa hat stringing Christmas lights, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Christmas Eve falls softly,
Like snowflakes on your sleeve,
A night of joy and hopefulness
For those who still believe…

Drawing of a bright red Santa hat with fuzzy white trim and a pom-pom at the top paired with the design of a jolly penguin in a Santa hat stringing Christmas lights, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Christmas Eve falls softly, Like snowflakes on your sleeve, A night of joy and hopefulness For those who still believe…

A night of joy... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a sentient Christmas tree smiling and giving the thumbs up sign paired with the design of a fuzzy cat wearing a matching scarf and ski hat set, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Christmas Eve,
Please stay awhile.
Your warm embrace
Is winter’s smile…

Drawing of a sentient Christmas tree smiling and giving the thumbs up sign paired with the design of a fuzzy cat wearing a matching scarf and ski hat set, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Christmas Eve, Please stay awhile. Your warm embrace Is winter’s smile…

Winter’s smile... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a pair of hands holding out a Christmas gift paired with the design of a sleepy white cat peeking its head out of an opened pink gift box, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

If you don’t want us peeking 
At our presents Mother Dear,
Then why insist on hiding them
In the same spot every year!?

Drawing of a pair of hands holding out a Christmas gift paired with the design of a sleepy white cat peeking its head out of an opened pink gift box, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: If you don’t want us peeking At our presents Mother Dear, Then why insist on hiding them In the same spot every year!?

Hide and seek... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a bright green elf hat topped with a jingle bell paired with the design of a pair of stocking elf feet, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

It’s rather ill-advised to think
That elves smile ALL the time,
For who would feel like grinning
After all that… overtime?

Drawing of a bright green elf hat topped with a jingle bell paired with the design of a pair of stocking elf feet, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: It’s rather ill-advised to think That elves smile ALL the time, For who would feel like grinning After all that… overtime?

Overtime report... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Naughty by nature. Festive by choice.
Hot chocolate, candy canes.
All I need is arm candy.

#christmas #christmaspoems #christmaspoem #candycane #mrsclause #elf #reindeer #candy #northpole #author #writer #Poet #poets #writers #authors #poetrycommunity #writerscommunity #spirit #holiday #armcandy

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Video

Sarah Raybould's 'When it used to snow wild and bottomless' – a collage of word & image evoking the childhood nostalgia of warming up from the biting December cold @sarahraybould.bsky.social

Watch it here: inksweatandtears.co.uk/sarah-raybou...

#FilmPoem #InkSweatAndTears #ChristmasPoems #12DaysOf

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Christmas Poems 2025 Part Two L. B. Here is week two of the Christmas and winter poems our brilliant children’s poets from the UK and abroad have kindly sent us. A very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year to…

Very happy to get a Christmas poem published alongside some of my favourite poets in this lovely mini anthology (Part 2) @cpsummit.bsky.social #poems4kids #christmaspoems

childrenspoetrysummit.com/2025/12/18/c...

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Who still believes in Santa Claus? #santa #christmas #micropoetry #vss365 #blueskypoet #christmaspoems

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Drawing of a sentient Christmas present with an amused pair of eyes paired with the design of a Christmas tree whistling for some reason, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

My name was on the Nice List,
I’m sure you would agree,
Until I wrapped my brother up
And hid him ‘neath the tree!!

Drawing of a sentient Christmas present with an amused pair of eyes paired with the design of a Christmas tree whistling for some reason, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: My name was on the Nice List, I’m sure you would agree, Until I wrapped my brother up And hid him ‘neath the tree!!

Sibling surprise... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a pair of Santa legs stuck upside down in a chimney paired with the design of a series of big, black boot prints, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Footsteps on the carpet,
A trail of ash and soot,
When Mom gets through with Santa
He’ll wish he had stayed put!

Drawing of a pair of Santa legs stuck upside down in a chimney paired with the design of a series of big, black boot prints, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Footsteps on the carpet, A trail of ash and soot, When Mom gets through with Santa He’ll wish he had stayed put!

When Mom gets through with Santa... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a giant red Santa sack paired with the design of a pair of black leather boots, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Big red suit and boots of black,
A bulging sack upon his back,
Hurry, quick… back into bed
Before the Big Guy turns his head!

Drawing of a giant red Santa sack paired with the design of a pair of black leather boots, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Big red suit and boots of black, A bulging sack upon his back, Hurry, quick… back into bed Before the Big Guy turns his head!

No peeking... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a massive safe with a combination lock paired with the design of a bright red present wrapped in a white bow, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

I peeked at all my presents,
But it’s really not my fault.
It’s not like the hall closet is
Some super-secret vault!

Drawing of a massive safe with a combination lock paired with the design of a bright red present wrapped in a white bow, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: I peeked at all my presents, But it’s really not my fault. It’s not like the hall closet is Some super-secret vault!

Mission very possible... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a smiling mailman delivering a letter paired with the design of a bright red mailbox decked out for the holidays with a sprig of holiday and white and red paper wrapped around its post, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

The mailman brings
More cards each day,
Delivering smiles
From far away…

Drawing of a smiling mailman delivering a letter paired with the design of a bright red mailbox decked out for the holidays with a sprig of holiday and white and red paper wrapped around its post, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: The mailman brings More cards each day, Delivering smiles From far away…

Delivering smiles... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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Drawing of a bright red album cover with a Christmas tree on it and a vinyl record sliding out paired with the design of a smiling gingerbread person cookie, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:  

Music in the background,
Twinkle goes the tree;
Cookies baking one by one
A Christmas memory…

Drawing of a bright red album cover with a Christmas tree on it and a vinyl record sliding out paired with the design of a smiling gingerbread person cookie, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Music in the background, Twinkle goes the tree; Cookies baking one by one A Christmas memory…

Twinkle goes the tree... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

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