Grammar Rhymes for Kids (and Adults): Pronouns (1)

We--YOU and I--both know

That rain will make the flowers grow.

It also makes your windows  blur;

MARISOL and I concur.

 

SHE and I have never seen

A dog whose fur was emerald green.

But if you see one here or there,

Please make HER and ME aware.

 

When SHE and WILLIAM went to swim,

The lifeguard rescued HER and HIM.

“Please don’t tell a soul!” said he.

"Keep it between YOU and ME."

 

William and I play soccer each day.

That’s the only sport we play.

Give both HIM and ME a break,

For winning’s not a piece of cake.

 

HE and I will sometimes win.

When not, we take it on the chin.

The other team is good, and thus,

It’s perfect for both THEM and US.

 

When THEY and WE play soccer games,

We don’t lose sight of our clear aims:

To do our best and have great fun.

But fun’s priority number one.

 

William, Marisol, and I,

Instead of aiming low, aim high.

Folks like THEM and ME profess

To always seek out happiness.

 

"You must dream big," we always say,

"And keep your doubts and fears at bay."

HE, SHE, and I will strive

To keep our goals and dreams alive.

 

But always, always be on guard.

For YOU and ME that can’t be hard.

If YOU and I both concentrate,

We can keep our pronouns straight.

 

-by Bob B (7-10-22)

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

You have to be careful with pronouns these days. I have a young friend who wants to be referred to as "they." It's her choice, but she'll still only be able to vote once.

[Bob B]

That would require a whole new poem. 😮