Funny Rhymes

Once I Saw A Frog

2010-02-26T03:11:00.000-08:00

Once I saw a frog on a lonely road.
I kissed him and I turned into a toad.
We had a big wedding by the royal pond
With all the other frogs and the fish beyond.

Once Upon A Time There Was A Pig

2010-02-23T02:29:00.001-08:00

Once upon a time there was a pig
Who thought he was ugly, fat and big.
He looked in the mirror, cause mirrors don't cheat.
He saw he was cuddly, little and sweet.

Baby Bunnies

2010-02-22T08:21:00.000-08:00

Baby bunnies can make you smile,
Forget your worries for a while.
Baby bunnies can brighten your day
When you watch them doze or play.

The Lights All Flash

2010-02-22T04:31:00.000-08:00

The lights all flash and the water goes splash.
My dad is mad, he ran out of cash.
The children scream, they want more ice cream.
My mom beats the drum - we're the perfect team.

I Like My Bunny, He Is So Funny

2010-02-22T02:10:00.000-08:00

I like my bunny, he is so funny.
His coat is white and his eyes are red.
He likes a carrot but he hates the parrot,
Cause he keeps on talking when it's time for bed.

What's An Onomatopoeia?

2010-02-20T02:47:00.000-08:00

"What's an onomatopoeia?"
I asked my cat, who likes to chat.
She looked at me and answered: "Meow!"
I looked at her and answered: "Wow!!"

I Always Knew My Dog Was Smart

2010-02-20T02:35:00.000-08:00

I always knew my dog was smart.
Well, now I've got the proof.
I mentioned onomatopoeias
And he replied "woof! woof!"

Snow Is Slowly Settling Down

2009-12-20T03:11:00.000-08:00

Snow is slowly settling down
Cluttered clouds look like a crown.
No one knows the nameless night
When we wandered weak and wild.

Susie Sings A Silly Song

2009-12-20T03:10:00.000-08:00

Susie sings a silly song.
Lisa listens all along.
Wendy wants to wait for Wil.
Mark meets Mary by the mill.

Santa Poem

2009-12-13T14:17:00.000-08:00

Santa is quiet, he went on a diet.
The doctor had told him: “You’ve got to lose weight.”
He cut out the jelly, he lost his big belly,
He put on a suit and he went on a date.

The Christmas Bunny

2009-11-06T02:23:00.000-08:00

Easter bunny? Me? No way.
I'm a bunny every day.
I am pink and soft and funny.
I could be the Christmas bunny!

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The Crocodile Poem

2009-11-05T13:54:00.001-08:00

I'm a reptile but I have style.
I have white teeth and a great smile,
I am the rocker of the Nile.
They call me Croco-Rockodile.

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A Seahorse Is Not A Cat

2009-10-01T02:05:00.001-07:00

A seahorse is not a cat
You can't keep it in the flat.
If you want one for indoors
Go and get a plush seahorse.

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What Rhymes With 'Orange'?

2009-09-30T06:02:00.000-07:00

What rhymes with 'orange'?
Some would answer 'porridge'.
If you can't find other rhyme,
Go and get lemon and lime.

What Rhymes With Cute

2009-07-21T03:09:00.001-07:00

What rhymes with cute?
Lute, flute and mute.
Root, shoot and fruit,
Foot, boot and suit.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

2009-07-21T02:40:00.001-07:00

I have such a lovely figure
And I'm named after a king,
I wish I were a little bigger
But you can't have everything.

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Being A Pet Isn't Easy

2009-07-21T02:21:00.001-07:00

Being a pet isn't easy
As the kids keep me so busy
There is never a dull hour
Cause they use me as a shower.

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Two Little Bunnies

2009-05-15T06:30:00.000-07:00

Two little bunnies are walking down the street
Showing happy faces to all the folks they meet.
Mary keeps on laughing: "Oh, aren't they sweet"?
Looking at the bunny slippers on her feet.

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Elenore the Turtle

2009-05-09T07:52:00.000-07:00

Elenore the turtle likes her little house.
She is very friendly but quiet as a mouse.
She doesn't mind a walk if you can keep her pace.
But she will never win a Formula 1 race.

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Please, Could Anybody Tell Me

2009-05-09T07:30:00.000-07:00

Please, could anyone tell me,
Since I'm not too good at Math,
How old should a puppy be
Before its first bath?

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Alliteration Example In Poems

2009-05-07T05:25:00.001-07:00

Alliteration is a common figure of speech used in poetry and not only. Basically, it involves starting two or more words in a line with the same letter in order to create a certain 'musical' effect. Nursery rhymes are often ideal to illustrate alliteration poems. Sometimes you don't have to go any further than that to understand the concept and get a feel of it. Here are a few alliteration examples in poems (I marked the repeating letter in different colours for an easier grasp):

Snow is slowly settling down
Cluttered clouds look like a crown.
No one knows the nameless night
When we wandered weak and wild.

Susie sings a silly song.
Lisa listens all along.
Wendy wants to wait for Wil.
Mark meets Mary by the mill.

Lily loves the little lake
Where the lovely lilies grow
Keith can cook a crumbling cake
Sue sings solo in the snow.

Sometimes the sounds in an alliteration are marked by different letters that are pronounced in the same way (k / c) or even by combinations of letters that are pronounced like a single sound (n / kn).

The repeating letter can also be used in the middle of a word for a more musical effect or when it is difficult to find a word starting with that letter in the context (like in "Lisa listens all along").

You Like To Sneeze, I Like To Freeze

2009-05-07T04:29:00.001-07:00

You like to sneeze, I like to freeze.
Let us be friends and play at ease.
You have a boat, I like to float.
If you are cold, hide under my coat.

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Sue Can Count To Two

2009-05-07T03:40:00.000-07:00

Sue can count to two,
Lee can count to three.
You can count to four,
I can count to... more!

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The Little Lamb

2009-03-14T05:55:00.000-07:00

I'm just a little lamb, I'm told,
I'm neither strong, nor fierce, nor bold,
I don't know much about the world.
But I can hug you when you're cold.

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Candy Bunny

2009-03-14T04:47:00.001-07:00

I love kids and kids adore me,
Cause I'm playful, soft and funny.
If you need a friend, just call me
And I'll be your Candy Bunny.

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The Blue Octoplush

2009-03-13T15:53:00.000-07:00

I am cuddly, blue and sweet,
Though some would call me a "geek"
You will love me when we meet,
I can sing and even speak.

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Flopsie the Meerkat

2009-03-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

I am smaller than a cat
But have a large family
I am cute as cute can be
I'm Flopsie the Meerkat

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Can You Sing? Not A Thing!

2008-12-20T09:02:00.000-08:00

Can you sing? Not a thing!
Can you dance? Not a chance!
Can you play? Me, no way!
Can you eat and drink? All day!

Lily Loves The Little Lake

2008-12-20T08:28:00.000-08:00

Lily loves the little lake
Where the lovely lilies grow
Keith can cook a crumbling cake
Sue sings solo in the snow.

How Close Is Your Nose To A Rose

2008-12-20T08:15:00.001-08:00

How close is your nose to a rose?
How far is a star from your car?
How small is the ball in the hall?
How big is a wig for a pig?

One, Two, Three, Come With Me

2008-12-20T07:22:00.000-08:00

One, two, three, come with me

Two, three, four, to the door.

Five, six, seven, up to heaven

Eight, nine, ten, and back again.

Kitty Has A Little Vice

2008-12-15T03:20:00.001-08:00

Kitty has a little vice,

When she eats, she cannot stop.

When you send her to catch mice

She buys cat food from the shop.

Tilly The Fat Cat

2008-12-15T03:19:00.001-08:00

Tilly the fat cat

Loves a tasty mouse.

But when she sees a rat

She runs back into the house.

Little Bee, Why Are You Crying?

2008-12-13T03:59:00.001-08:00

Little bee, why are you crying?
Cause the flowers are all dying.
Don't be sad, come with me,
I'll show you my Christmas tree.

Who Is There?

2008-12-13T03:45:00.000-08:00

Who is there?
The big bear
Eating honey
With the bunny.

Once There Was A Man

2008-12-13T03:38:00.000-08:00

Once there was a man
Who bought a new pan.
He turned it upside down
And wore it as a crown.

Emily Went To The Zoo

2008-12-12T09:21:00.000-08:00

Emily went to the zoo
And she saw a kangaroo.
"Look, a pocket on her tummy!
Can't you get one for me, mommy?"

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Hannah Saw A Hummingbird

2008-12-11T12:31:00.000-08:00

Hannah saw a hummingbird
Flying through the park.
"Why in such a hurry, sir?"
"I am scared of the dark."

Who Are You

2008-12-08T01:41:00.000-08:00

Who are you? I am your mother.

Who am I? You are my daughter.

And where is my brother, mommy?

Your brother is in my tummy.

Does The Bee Live In A Tree

2008-12-08T01:40:00.001-08:00

Does the bee live in a tree?

Does the mouse live in a house?

Does the fly live in the sky?

Does the bat live in a flat?

Daddy, You're So Wise And Strong

2008-12-03T03:17:00.000-08:00

Daddy, you're so wise and strong.

Tell me if you can

What does it take me so long

To become a grown up man?

Little J Loves To Play

2008-12-02T09:36:00.001-08:00

Little J loves to play
With the kids around the bay.
Big and small, short and tall,
She welcomes them in the hall.

Little Kitty Hates The Mirror

2008-12-02T09:22:00.000-08:00

Little Kitty hates the mirror
Cause there is a cat inside
Staring with unfriendly terror
And making her run and hide.

Examples of Onomatopoeia Poetry

2008-07-30T12:08:00.000-07:00

See also Onomatopoeia Poems on Funny Rhymes.

"Onomatopoeia" might sound like a funny word in English. However, knowing the meaning of this funny word can lead us into discovering a universe of even funnier words. It is a known fact that language is a social convention and words are mere instruments invented by man to communicate facts, feelings, and ideas. Most of the times, nothing in the way a word sounds like bears any ressemblance to the object or action it refers to.

There’s nothing in the letters of the word „blue” that looks like blue, there’s nothing in the word „song” that sounds like a song. The only reason why we know what „blue” or „song” refer to is because we have learned their meaning. But what about when we say „meow”, „quack quack” or „woof woof”? Could we figure out what these words stand for without learning their meaning? Most probable, if we had a cat or a dog around.

An onomatopoeia is a word or a combination of words that imitates sounds from real life. These can be animal noises such as „meow”, „woof”, „quack”, „ribbit”, „cuckoo”, words suggesting an impact between two or more objects such as „bang”, „splash”, „boom”, „click”, „clang” or any other word suggesting a sound or an action accompanied by a sound („beep”, „buzz”, „hiccup”, etc.).

One would expect that onomatopoeias should be the same in all languages. Funny enough, different languages perceive the same sound in different ways, dependind on the phonetic structure of that particular language and on other factors. Therefore, although a cat is just a cat anywhere around the world, an English cat will say „meow”, a French one „miaou”, a Japanese one „nyan” and a Chinese „mao”. Of course, it’s not the cats who make different sounds, it’s people who interpret them differently.

To read more about animals, the noises they make and the way various languages interpret them, go to Noises animals make in different languages.

To view a complex list of onomatopoeias from different areas of life, visit Written Sounds.

Onomatopoeia is also used in poetry as a powerful literary / poetic device. Onomatopoeias in a poem often create a stronger effect and a more vivid image than conventional words and they are better at expressing emotions or moods. One can often find onomatopoeias in nursery rhymes because they are funny and kids can relate to them more easily.

Here are some examples of Onomatopoeia poetry taken from nursery rhymes and not only.
Five Little Ducks

Old McDonald
Alice the Camel
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (From "Cinderella")
Horsey horsey
Of Sound Mind by Patrick Winstanley

Onomatopoeia Poems by Lee Emmett:
Bake a Cake
Wash, Wash, Wash
Wind and Rain
Running Water
Swimmers’ Strokes

Last but not least, our little poem on Funny Rhymes:
A Dog Saw A Cat On A Lonely Roof

I'm sure there are many more examples of onomatopoeia poetry online but I chose just a few to illustrate this figure of speech and its amazingly funny effects.

Further Documentation on Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia and word origins
If You Were Onomatopoeia (Word Fun)
KA-BOOM! A Dictionary of Comic Book Words, Symbols & Onomatopoeia
Clang Went the Cymbals: An Onomatopoeia Alphabet Book
Cock-A-Doodle Doo!: What Does It Sound Like to You?/Learning Sounds in Other Languages
Who Says a Dog Goes Bow-Wow?
Hear! Here!: Sounds Around the World

See also Onomatopoeia Poems on Funny Rhymes.

A Dog Saw A Cat On A Lonely Roof

2008-04-08T00:13:00.000-07:00

A dog saw a cat on a lonely roof

He greeted her with a friendly 'woof'.

The cat looked at him with a hopeful 'meow'

"I'd like to come down but I don't know how."

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Lily Went To Market

2008-04-08T00:06:00.000-07:00

Lily went to market
To buy a new carpet.
'They're too big, it can't be done.
Can I have a flying one?'

I Washed The Kittens With Water and Soap

2008-04-04T23:06:00.000-07:00

I washed the kittens with water and soap
Then I put them to dry on the drying rope.
I took some pink ribbons, and now all can see
No one has got nicer kittens than me.

Once I Got Stung By A Bee

2008-04-04T23:04:00.000-07:00

Once I got stung by a bee.
She stuck her needle in me.
My arm was so red and my pain was so bad
That even the bee went all sad.

Once A Bear Saw a Man

2008-04-04T05:22:00.000-07:00

Once a bear saw a man
Who was sitting in his van.
'Here's my feast', said the beast
But couldn't open the can.

Once I Saw a Tree

2008-04-04T05:18:00.000-07:00

Once I saw a tree
Who was looking at me.
'What can you see, dear old tree?'
'A bonsai girl looking at me!'

Kitty Annabell

2008-04-04T01:18:00.000-07:00

Kitty Annabell
Was sent to the cats' jail
For sticking her nail
Into her husband's tail.

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Once I Had A Strange Nightmare

2008-04-04T00:27:00.000-07:00

Once I had a strange nightmare:
I dreamt of an electric chair.
I sat in it and said a prayer
And I woke up with curly hair!

Once My Cat

2008-04-04T00:26:00.000-07:00

Once my cat
Ate a bat.
She could have bet
It was a rat.

Cassie Jane

2008-04-04T00:25:00.002-07:00

Cassie Jane
Is in deep pain.
She lost her brain
On the way to Spain.

Where Are You?

2008-04-04T00:25:00.001-07:00

Where are you?
In the loo.
I am stuck
With super glue.

Liar Joe

2008-04-04T00:24:00.001-07:00

Liar Joe
Wants to know
Why his nose
Didn't grow.

Who Is There?

2008-04-04T00:23:00.000-07:00

Who is there?
A polar bear.
Eating ice cream
With his team.

Clive Forgot His Car

2008-04-04T00:22:00.000-07:00

Clive forgot his car
In front of the old bar.
When the policeman came
He forgot his name.

My Uncle Honey Greg

2008-04-04T00:17:00.000-07:00

My Uncle Honey Greg
Was sitting on an egg.
My aunt Priscilla Ann
had turned into a hen.

Lucy and Her Friend

2008-04-04T00:16:00.000-07:00

Lucy and her friend
Didn't understand.
So they went to Lee
Who just couldn't see.

Who Is There?

2008-04-04T00:15:00.000-07:00

Who is there?
The old mare
Picking apples
For the fair.

Mitzi Bitzi Broom

2008-04-04T00:14:00.000-07:00

Mitzi Bitzi Broom
Was crying in her room.
I don't like Fiddly Sue!
She ate my kangaroo!

Good Old Mr. Mouse

2008-04-04T00:13:00.000-07:00

Good Old Mr. Mouse
Gave a party at his house.
'Come along, Mr. Baboon,
but don't forget your spoon!'

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