The Pumpkin: John Greenleaf Whittier uses grandiose language in “The Pumpkin” to describe, in the end, his nostalgia for Thanksgivings of old and bounteous love for pumpkin pie, the enduring symbol of those holidays. The poem begins with strong imagery of pumpkins growing in a field and ends as an emotional ode to his now elderly mother, enhanced by similes. …
Read More »Pumpkins Are Here: Halloween Poem For Students and Children
History of Trick-or-Treating Pumpkins Are Here Poem: Trick-or-treating—going from house to house in search of candy and other goodies—has been a popular Halloween tradition in the United States and other countries for an estimated 100 years. But the origins of this community-based ritual, which costumed children typically savor while their cavity-conscious parents grudgingly tag along, remain hazy. Possible forerunners to …
Read More »The Skeleton Dance: Short Halloween Poetry for Students & Kids
The Skeleton Dance: Halloween began as a holiday for individuals who practiced the occult. It has since turned into something completely different. Halloween is about the fun of dressing up and pretending to be someone else for a night. Trick-or-treating and children gorging themselves on way too much candy. Attending costume parties and the thrill of a good scare. Carving …
Read More »Halloween Poem: Spooky Scary Poem
Halloween Poem: Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated each year on October 31, every year. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints; soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of …
Read More »Great Leader Gandhiji: Kids Poetry on Mahatma Gandhi
Great Leader Gandhiji: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India. He became one of the most respected spiritual and political leaders of the 1900’s. Gandhiji helped free the Indian people from British rule through nonviolent resistance, and is honored by Indians as the father of the Indian Nation. The Indian people called Gandhiji ‘Mahatma’, meaning …
Read More »Inspirational Poem on Gandhiji: Beloved Bapu
Beloved Bapu: On his return to India in 1916, Gandhi developed his practice of non-violent civic disobedience still further, raising awareness of oppressive practices in Bihar, in 1918, which saw the local populace oppressed by their largely British masters. He also encouraged oppressed villagers to improve their own circumstances, leading peaceful strikes and protests. His fame spread, and he became …
Read More »A Poem On Gandhiji: Inspirational Poem about Mahatma Gandhi
A Poem On Gandhiji – Quit India Movement: As the World War II progressed, Mahatma Gandhi intensified his protests for the complete independence of India. He drafted a resolution calling for the British to Quit India. The ‘Quit India Movement‘ or the ‘Bharat Chhodo Andolan’ was the most aggressive movement launched by the Indian national Congress under the leadership of …
Read More »Thank You Poem For Teachers: I Want To Be Like You
To mark the birth anniversary of the second president of India, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the country celebrate September 5 as Teachers Day. At his tenure during President of India (1962-67), his students and friends wanted to him to celebrate his birthday. Known for his humble nature, he requested, “Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if September …
Read More »From The Heart of A Teacher: Sailaja Saxena Short English Poetry
From The Heart of A Teacher: Teacher is the who teaches us knowledge, moral values and make a good person for the future life as we know that the world is too bad and greedy, selfish but it is moving on for the good people. And it is made by a perfect teacher which make our soul good from a …
Read More »Wonderful Teacher: Teachers Day Special Poem For Students
Wonderful Teacher: Teachers Day Special Poem – Celebrating Teacher’s day at school is one of the finest memories from the school days. With no doubt, we can say everyone will agree with it. Beginning to prepare to surprise our teachers with all the decorations along with elaborate plays, essays and speeches is an event that leaves a mark in the …
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