Spiritual & Inspirational Poems For Children 

Inspirational Poems For Children:
Before We Were Born 

I remember as a child wondering where we were before we were born. When I began to explore Spirituality as a young adult I read many books and articles on Reincarnation and it made so much sense to me. When I wrote this poem my children were all grown (with children of their own) but these words would have been ones I would have shared with my children if I knew then, what I know now. 

Before we were both born
We lived in a beautiful place
So different from this world we know
With no limits of time and space

We didn’t need a body
To contain our energy
We were free to explore ourselves
In any way we’d like to be

We were just the same back then
Not a child, and their parent
We were Beings of Love and Light
Both powerful and magnificent

We had shared many lives before this one
It’s so much fun to change things around
You’ve been my brother, sister, parent, friend
The different ways to be, that we had found

For this life that we are in now
We talked about what we would like to do
We were ready to remember who we really are
And live our lives bringing Spiritual Love through

We knew that this would be quite difficult
In a world of limits, near and far
Our goal would be to become Awake
To the truth of who we really are

This time you chose me to be your parent
To Love, guide you and help you see
The wonderful, powerful person you are
Creating your world with Love Energy

From you my child I would learn so much
About Unconditional Love
You came into my life to teach me
As an Angel sent from up above

I only want what is best for you
But sometimes I can make a mistake
Like you, I am learning to do my best
Together, we will Awake

14th May 2013

Inspirational Poems For Children:
Born To Stand Out 

Quote Title: Dr Seuss
Why fit in when you were born to stand out

Some of my grandchildren were home-schooled and they chose ths quote from Dr Seuss as their motto. 

With the ever-increasing rise in children being 'labelled' as ADHD, Autitstic etc.. I believe it is important to look at these conditions through spiritual aspects.

You are the New Energy Generation
Born to Now truly stand out
Not limited to the old ways
You’re here to bring change about

Gone are the dark days of the past
We’re in the New days of Light
You’re here to enhance the world
With your radiance, ever-so bright

The old ways take time to let go
Older generations don’t like change
But you are here on a mission
Which to oldies may seem strange

You sense more than they do
You may have dimensional sight
Fitting into Earth’s old systems
To you, will never feel right

For you have so much to teach
To all here, especially the old
Your Presence is so very different
Not fitting their old energy mould

They may even give you labels
Uncontrollable, Autism, ADHD
Star, Indigo, Crystal, Rainbow
So many New Rays of humanity

You might find linear life challenging
If you’re aware of so much more
Alternative dimensions to play in
Spiritual truths known at your core

Some of you may have chosen
To live a problematic, difficult start
Knowing experience will expand
Your future Awareness of Heart

Going through a baffling childhood
Your focus later, may bring change
To where it is desperately needed
Many basics need to re-arrange

Be strong in your Inner-Knowing
Early on, most will want you to fit-in
You chose to born at this important time
Starting in their energy, you can begin…

To be a Trail-Blazer of the New
Always questioning their old ways
Many old energy minds will be opened
As you go through all of your days

You will help to bring changes
To all the old systems of Earth
It’s why you came here, Now
To shine your truly, Divine Worth

Education, politics, science
So much needs an overhaul
Bide your time, ‘raising’ your family
While they still see you as small

It may take many years to know
Where you are going to be
Of service to the world, use your
Intuition to guide you clearly

Always do your best to avoid
The negative vibes all around
Surrounding yourself in The Light
Inner-Positivity is naturally found

Your parents and other family, all
Love you, but some can’t express
The depth of their true feelings
Old energies made a bit of a mess!

Know you are always Loved
No matter, or what you ever do
God, the Angels, your Guides
Eternally, Unconditionally Love you

You know you are of The Love
You know you are of The Light
You know your very Presence
Will eventually bring things right

You were not born to fit in
You were born to stand out
Be proud of who you are
Let your Divine Presence SHOUT!

November 2019

Inspirational Poems For Children:
Changing Hands

This poem was written for older children to continue on from my Spiritual Nursery Rhyme: My Hands, Your Hands, God's Hands

In Mother’s Hands
Learning to walk
You held my hand
Balance I gave
So you could stand
A step forward
On your own
No longer my baby
You had grown

Out on walks
I’d be concerned
Of your safety
Until you learned
Of the dangers
You were unaware
Until I taught you
Because I care

You looked to me
For my decisions
As you got older
You don’t always listen
But in your Heart
You know my mind
My answers are there
For you to always find

My dearest child 
I Love you always 
So I do my best 
All through our days 
I truly only want 
What is best for you 
And so I aim for 
All that I can do 

 In God’s Hands
Walking through life
In God’s Hands
Balance is given
To help understand
Moving forward
With God’s Presence
No longer limited
Acknowledging God’s Essence

Out in the world
No need for concern
Always safe
Because you learn
From the dangers
You are aware
God’s perfect teachings
Are visible everywhere

Look to God
For all decisions
All through life
God always listens
With your Heart
And not your mind
God’s answers are there
His truth you will find

Spark of God
Loved unconditionally
Through the years
Growth will be
Adapted through
A parents voice
Or alignment with God
Make your choice

May 2019

Inspirational Poems For Children:
Create Something

For one of my grandchildren's 9th birthday I made a notebook with things to do, along with many blank pages to fill. I wrote this poem to go at the beginning of the book.

Write about something that you’ve done
Or all the ways you like to have fun
Make a list of the things you like…
Playing card games, or riding your bike

Write your thoughts and feelings down
It make you feel better, clearing a frown
Write down something you’re thankful for
Makes you realise.. there’s always more

Getting creative, imagination takes flight
Writing a story, or poem is such a delight
Even if you don’t finish, it matters not
You will still learn from the words you’ve got

Draw some pictures of things around
Lots of ideas are easily found
Copy some drawings from a book
There’s always something, if you look

Don’t worry at all if things go wrong
Remember to the human race you belong
We all learn the most from our mistakes
Practise, practise, practise… Better makes!

17th March 2019

Inspirational Poems For Children:
Tapping

Many years ago I learnt EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) a simple 'tapping' healing madality. This repetitive poem was to help children remember the locations of the basic tapping points.

Whenever I am feeling sad
Or, something’s made me mad
I know, just what to do
To feel better, all day through

While thinking of what’s bad
I tap and soon I feel glad
Within a minute or two
This is what I like to do...
Tapping around my eyes, I go
With my fingers, not too slow
Above, beside and below
It’s so easy when you know
Next is above my lips
Then below where my chin dips
On to the bottom of my neck
I’ll be finished in a sec
Under my arm is last
This tapping’s really fast

Even if I feel unwell
I don’t need to dwell
Upon the way I feel
‘Cos I know how to heal

While thinking of what’s bad
I tap and soon I feel glad
Within a minute or two
This is what I like to do...
Tapping around my eyes, I go
With my fingers, not too slow
Above, beside and below
It’s so easy when you know
Next is above my lips
Then below where my chin dips
On to the bottom of my neck
I’ll be finished in a sec
Under my arm is last
This tapping’s really fast

If I hurt myself one day
I know just what to do, and say
To help myself feel better fast
Bumps and bruises don’t have to last

While thinking of what’s bad
I tap and soon I feel glad
Within a minute or two
This is what I like to do...
Tapping around my eyes, I go
With my fingers, not too slow
Above, beside and below
It’s so easy when you know
Next is above my lips
Then below where my chin dips
On to the bottom of my neck
I’ll be finished in a sec
Under my arm is last
This tapping’s really fast

17th May 2013

Inspirational Poems For Children:
Thinking

Teaching children to notice their thoughts and that they can change them to something better is an essential lesson to living a happier life.

What are you thinking, right now this minute
Is it a good thought with you in it?
Or is it a thought that you are not good enough
You can’t do something because it’s too tough?

Are you thinking about having some fun
Playing with friends out in the sun?
Or are you thinking your friends won’t play
Because they were unkind to you yesterday?

You might be thinking of your birthday treat
All the presents you’ll get and good things to eat
Or are you thinking your birthday is so far away
There is no point in getting excited today?

There are good thoughts and there are bad
Some make you happy and others make you sad
If you are not sure if one is good
Does it make you feel better, as it should?

Try always to do your best
To think good thoughts above the rest
Whatever you are thinking, you can change that thought
Into your mind, a better one is easily brought

Although there are two ways to think
What is most important is their special link
For the more often you think in one way
Will affect what you do, and what you say

Over time what you think is what you become
So think happy thoughts and you won’t be glum
Whatever you are thinking is important you know
For it will determine which way you will go

No matter what happens you have the choice
So listen to your friendly inner voice

15th May 2013

Inspirational Poems For Children:
Why Did You Come Here?

Some of my poems just come to me as I am writting them, and when finished I know they are significant in their teachings. This is one of them and is also one of my favourites. 

I was absolutely delighted to discover that this poem was used in Spring 2024 to teach Year 4 (8-9 year olds) at Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School (UK) about spirituality.

“Why did you come here?” I asked the daisy
As I lay on the grass, feeling dreamy and lazy
The answer just appeared in my mind
“I came to add to the beauty you’d find.”

“Why did you come here?” I asked the bee
Flying so fast I could hardly see
The bee turned and started to fly more slow
“I came to help the flowers grow.”

“Why did you come here?” I asked the ant
As it ran across the beautiful plant
“I was alone, but now life’s a dream,
I came to work as part of a team.”

“Why did you come here?” I asked the cat
As she clawed away on the fireside mat
She looked right into my eyes with a stare
“I came to help you become Aware.”

“Why did you come here?” I asked little Lucky
Our precious, playful Labrador puppy
“I told you before, when we were in Heaven above,
I came to give you Unconditional Love.”

“Why did you come here?” I asked my teacher
When showing my carefully painted picture
She thought for a moment and began to say
“I came to guide you along the way.”

Why did you come here?” I asked the old man
Who was sat in the park and getting a tan.
The man smiled at me and said, “Ever since my birth
I came to enjoy my life here on this Earth.”

Why did I come here? I wanted to know
Then all these things I attracted to show
I came to…
Find beauty, enjoy life, help, guide, and share
Unconditional Love, and become Aware.

14th May 2013

Inspirational Poems For Children:
You Are Unique

It's important to teach children that we are all One, but also that they are unique!

In all the worlds seven billion or more
There’s not another you, and that’s for sure
Wherever you go, you’ll never find two
Because there is only one of you

No one has the same teeth, eyes or hair
Your smile, your frown, or the way you stare
You are so special and beautiful too
The world just isn’t complete without you

The way you sing and the way you talk
The way you run and the way you walk
All these things make you unique
No one in the world has your physic

Your own unique body, you will find
Contains your Spirit and your Mind
Looking after your body is important to do
But remember, it’s not the only part of you

Your mind is an unlimited, powerful tool
Not only to be used for learning in school
You have the ability and power to create anything
With the energy of joy, that makes your Heart sing

It's important to know, what you believe you create
But don't worry about the past, it's never too late
To change your life, start from today
Be happy in all you think, do, and say 

There is the most amazing energy of Light
A part of you, though hidden from sight
You really are a Being of Light and Love
With a body that fits, covering like a glove

You can talk to this Light inside of you
It can guide your way in what to do
Sit still and be quiet, and you will find
The answers will appear into your mind

Some call it your Spirit and some your Soul
It is the real you and makes you whole

17th May 2013

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