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Poetry for KidsFunny poetry for kids by children's author Kenn Nesbitt Author: Kenn Nesbitt
Funny poetry for kids by childrens author and former US Childrens Poet Laureate, Kenn Nesbitt. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Books, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Warm or Storm?
Monday, 26 January, 2026
Before I decide what to wear, I often check the weather on my phone. How cold is it outside? Is it going to rain? Will it warm up later in the day? My wife thinks this is a little ridiculous and says I should just look out the window. Or better yet, step outside and see how it feels. But I like knowing what’s coming. A weather app can tell you if you’re going to need a coat, a hat, or an umbrella later on, even if things look fine right now. One day, while I was thinking about checking the weather online, a funny idea popped into my head, an idea that felt like it belonged at the end of a poem. As often happens for me, I wrote that ending first and then worked backward, figuring out what kind of poem would lead naturally to it. This poem grew out of that process, mixing everyday habits with a little imagination and wordplay. I hope it makes you smile, and maybe even think twice about how you decide what the weather’s like before you head outside. This is… Warm or Storm? I think I’ll stay inside today. In here, it’s nice and warm. Outside, I’m told it’s frozen. There’s a frigid winter storm. I heard that there’s a blizzard with a ton of ice and snow. Thermometers are saying that it’s twenty-five below. That’s way too cold to snowboard, or to ski, or skate, or sled. The news said, “Stay inside today and bundle up in bed.” I could have gone outside to see how chilly it would get. But I just looked online and read it on the Winternet. — Kenn Nesbitt
