Family
Valentine Poems for Family: Love Around the Everyday Table
Five original Valentine poems for family cards, sharing warm words with children, parents, siblings, and loved ones far from home.
Read the poemsOriginal poetry by Valerie Ward
A little poetry.
A little closer
to the heart.
For the people we love, the things we feel, and the small wonders we almost miss.
There’s a story in the ordinary.A poem for every feeling
Where would you like to begin?
Fresh from the notebook
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Nature
Snowflake Poems: Small Wonders on a Winter Window
Five original snowflake poems about winter windows, paper snowflakes, and the pleasure of looking closely at small and passing things.
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Faith
Preschool Teacher Thank You Poems for Cards and Farewells
Five original preschool teacher thank you poems for cards and farewells, honoring patient welcomes, small discoveries, and everyday classroom care.
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Everyday life
Poems from Teacher to Students: What I Hope You Carry
Five original poems from teacher to students, offering a welcome, encouragement, and thoughtful wishes for learning and growing together.
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Family
Poems from Mother to Daughter on Her Wedding Day
Five original poems from mother to daughter on her wedding day, with loving words for a card, a quiet moment, or a family reading.
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Everyday life
Poems for Nurses Appreciation: Thank You for the Care
Five original nurse appreciation poems for cards from patients and families, thanking nurses for their attention, patience, skill, and kindness.
Read the poemsSmall things, familiar feelings
A few places to pause
Everyday life
Poems About Writing: When a Page Makes Room for the Heart
Five original poems about writing explore first sentences, classroom mornings, unfinished pages, patient practice, and the courage to let a true line be seen.
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Nature
Poems About Nature: Original Verses for Earth, Weather, and Wonder
These original poems about nature explore fields, rivers, weather, birds, and the patient wonder of paying attention to the world outside us.
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Family
Poems About Home: Original Verses for Rooms, Memory, and Belonging
These original poems about home explore porches, kitchens, moved boxes, familiar light, and the people who make a place feel like shelter.
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A note from Val
I’m so glad
you’re here.
These poems are pieces of my heart and glimpses of the everyday wonders I’ve carried from Tennessee to Montana. Some are polished, some still finding their way, but all are shared in the hope they might resonate with you.
Take your time, explore, and if you feel moved, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
A little more about me Val