1st Birthday Poems

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By Megan Baldwin
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A baby's first birthday is a truly special occasion. More importantly it's one that you will want to commemorate with meaningful keepsakes. And while a picture says a thousand words, there's nothing more special than a heart-felt poem to express the joy of your baby's first year. Here are a few creative ideas to alleviate writers block.

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Write an Acrostic

An acrostic is a fun and easy verse. Simply write your baby's name vertically in the left hand margin and use the letters to begin each line. If you are putting the poem into a baby book or scrap book, get artistic with the font so that the name really stands out on the page.

Here's an example:

B eautiful little babe, you were born on this day
A joyful addition to our life
B ecause you bring the light into our world with your smile
Y our parents will always love you

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Month Poems

The month and date of your baby's birth can also inspire your poem. Instead of writing your own, find a special poem about the month or season in which your child was born and dedicate it to him.

Here's an example:
For baby:

That beaufiful season the summer
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and landscape
Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.
--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

In addition to writing the poem in a baby book, you can also print the poem out and frame it in your childs room.
Decorate it with seasonal touches as well as your baby pictures.

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Shape Poem

Use your baby's footprint to guide your words. This simple poem will make a beautiful addition to a baby book or memory box.

Preparation

You will need a rubber stamp and card stock and piece of clear paper.

Steps

Dip your baby's feet in the ink and press onto white card stock.
Cover the card stock with clear paper, so that the footprint is visible
Write out a poem in the shape of the footprint on the clear paper. A cute idea is to incorporate the idea of the footprint into the poem.