Channel Button

About me - Vicki Lachelt

I am a retired Elementary School teacher, and have enjoyed writing poetry and short stories for many years. My friends and family seem to look forward to receiving one of my hand made birthday cards with my original verse inside.

I love to read and write poetry

+ more bio information
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal poems for children
8 of 127

Julie's RoomWhen you go into Julie's roommany eyes will greet you.There are animals and baby dollsand china dolls to meet you.There are puppets and some marionettes,and pretty angels too.Two monkeys sitting side by sideas if they're in a zoo.There is a dollhouse on the wallwhere a family of four resides.The rooms light upand ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections
19 of 242

Morning MeditationMy soothing, morning showeris more cleansing than you know.I use the time to meditatewhen I am feeling low.I assess the morning's aches and pains.I cheer when some are gone.But new ones seem to come insteadI feel somewhat forlorn.I think of family members.I thank God that I am here.I wish for all, good healt... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fantasy
14 of 168

The Squirrel ApartmentOn a path by the riveris an old knotty tree.It's inhabited by critters.Look closely .You'll see!There are four holes in this treewith a squirrel in each place.Look closer my friend.You'll see every face!Inside each apartmentis a neat, little bed,some cupboards with nuts in,a pillow for each head.A carpet... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being trapped
36 of 115

TWELVE BELOW ZEROTwelve below zero!It's cold out today!Too cold to go out!Too cold I say!Steam from the chimneyrises high in the air!I will not go out!I just wouldn't dare!The snow is all crunchy.The puddles are ice.Stay in where it's warm!Better take my advice!I don't mean to be grouchy,but this cold never ends!We need some ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature's way
49 of 131

God's Country We ride along the creekside,our bikes crunch on the path.The canyon walls above us,cut an awe-inspiring swath. We're back in God's Country,a place that we love so.Of all the places we have been,it's our favourite place to go! We search the sky for eagles,we comb the fields for deer.The other little cr... More..

What is Helium? | Buy Web Content | Contact Us | Privacy | User agreement | DMCA | User Tools | Help | Community | Helium’s Official Blog | Link to Helium

Helium, Inc.
200 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810 USA