The journey begins
Imagine I was right there with you When you looked up to your bedroom ceiling
Read the poemFive best first poems if you are new to OneKidReadThis.
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If one kid reads this
I wish I could have warned you. I know it all seemed like just a game—
Read the poemThe Champagne Ship
The champagne ship sailed through the night returning to a home washed over by the waves of the unknown.
Read the poemIn your arms
One day, when you're six years old you may watch your Dad leave, and have just the
Read the poemYou're such a beautiful child
One day you'll watch From the back seat of the car Your Dad grab your Mom's hair
Read the poemRibbons
Ribbons unfurl and dance across your field of vision in the sunshine, their curls and shimmers
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