Category Archives: Poetry

The Clouds – A poem by Enid Blyton

Another lovely poem from Enid for you this week. The Clouds On the grass I love to lie And watch the clouds go sailing by; Many things they seem to me, Foam blown off a fairy sea, Downy feathers from … Continue reading

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The Passing of Summer – A poem by Enid Blyton

Today I have decided to bring you one of Blyton’s poems, because we haven’t had one in a long time. This one is called The Passing of Summer and I thought it was appropriate as we are slowly slipping away … Continue reading

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Fairy Seeds – A poem by Enid Blyton

One day I bought from an elf A packet of Teddy-Bear seeds, They were just like little brown beads, And I planted them all myself. The sun shone down from the sky And made the little seeds grow; They all … Continue reading

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Bank Holiday Monday

Happy Easter to one and all for yesterday, and today is a bank holiday. Usual British weather seemingly dictates that it shall rain. Is it raining where you are? This week we have more smashing blogs for you, Poppy’s next … Continue reading

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February – A poem by Enid Blyton

A bit of a change of plan, but favouring you with Blyton’s poem about February as the month has just changed! Hope you like it! Oh, I saw February sweet, Heard her elfin laughter, Saw her little twinkling feet Dance … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2014

We welcomed in the New year last night and I hope you’ll forgive this post for being a little late today! Hope you all had a lovely and safe new years eve! Now as Fiona wrote out Blyton’s New Year … Continue reading

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The Bonfire at Night: A poem by Enid Blyton

It’s bonfire night tonight, so I thought we should have a poem to celebrate. I’m going out tonight to see the fireworks, are you? You can also take a look at the poem we put up last year at this … Continue reading

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Apple Song – A poem by Enid Blyton

Stef has had a lengthy journey today, all the way up to Dundee to stay with me and so I’ve bashed out a poem for you all for tomorrow to save her having to start something now. Apples on the … Continue reading

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The Spider’s Web – A poem by Enid Blyton

I’ve been under the weather all week and spent Saturday in bed instead of at work. So, I’ve decided not to tax my sluggish brain too much and have typed up a poem for you. The Spider’s Web It hangs … Continue reading

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The Ladybird – A poem by Enid Blyton

I am a terrible person and a worse blogger. At about 11 o’clock last night I realised I didn’t have  blog written for this week, (my excuse, if anyone is interested, is I was writing fanfic) and I couldn’t stay … Continue reading

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Poppy Dresses – A poem by Enid Blyton

Poor Stef’s not been very well for the past few days and on top of that she’s had some computer problems. Unfortunately that means she’s not been able to finish her blog for this week. Instead here’s another of Blyton’s … Continue reading

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By the Sea – A poem by Enid Blyton

As we didn’t have a contributor post for today, here is one of Blyton’s poems. It’s rather apt as we were at the beach yesterday, and Stef did a fair bit of paddling. The waves lift up their heads to … Continue reading

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April Showers – A poem by Enid Blyton

Unfortunately Stef’s piece for this week isn’t ready due to technical issues, so here is a poem I think is just right for this week. “What, take and umbrella on such a fine day!” Cried an elf to his mother, … Continue reading

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Little New Year – A Poem by Enid Blyton

It’s the start of a new year today, so here is a little poem from Enid Blyton about the joys a new year brings. Oh, little New Year, we are glad you have come, You’ll bring us the snowdrop and … Continue reading

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In the Stable – A poem by Enid Blyton

It’s Christmas Day tomorrow, and at the heart of it is the story of the nativity. Enid Blyton tells it here in the poem form from the perspective of the stable animals. The ox raised up his head On Christmas … Continue reading

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Raining in Sheets – A poem by Enid Blyton

With all the wet weather we’ve been having, this poem from Blyton seemed to fit the bill: My Mummy looked out of the window and said “Dear me, what a terrible day! It’s raining in sheets, so we can’t go … Continue reading

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The Party – A poem by Enid Blyton

Christmas is fast approaching and for many people that’ll mean at least one Christmas party this weekend. Here’s a poem by Blyton about a Christmas party. You take off your coat and you change your shoes, The party’s begun, there’s … Continue reading

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A song from “Santa Claus Gets Busy” by Enid Blyton

There’s just three weeks until Christmas so Santa must be getting all the toys ready to deliver to all the children around the world. Here’s a song from “Santa Claus Gets Busy” a musical play for juniors in one act, … Continue reading

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The Weather – A poem by Enid Blyton

November is truly upon us now, and the weather seems to be all over the place. Here are some wise (and rhyming) words on the matter from Blyton. I don’t mind the weather to-day, It can rain or freeze, The … Continue reading

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Dead Leaves – A poem by Enid Blyton

I’ve been admiring all the autumn leaves when I’ve been out recently, and then I read this poem and thought I should share it. Did I hear some one say that the leaves were dead? Well, it’s quite a mistake, … Continue reading

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