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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author
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Rusty Fischer's Halloween poems have appeared in Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. His latest poem, “Socks,” is currently featured in The Dirigible Balloon.

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He deserved it... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a bratty older brother looking proud of something sneaky he probably just did paired with the design of a giant white and red candy cane, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Candy cane, so White and red; Stuck to my big Brother’s head!
November 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Snow angels fly... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a happy child bundled up for winter making a snow angel on the ground paired with the design of an orange and blue ski cap, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Wave your arms And legs around, Snow angels fly without Leaving the ground…
November 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Crisp the air... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a tidy little blue house covered in snow paired with the design of comfy blue winter scarf, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: White the landscape, Crisp the air. December days Without a care...
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Mittens... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a box of tissues paired with the design of a pair of blue and red holiday mittens, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Mittens on my fingers, Stockings for my toes, Is there nothing I can wear To plug this runny nose?!
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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December decisions... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a red mug full of steaming hot cocoa with marshmallows using a candy cane for a stir stick paired with the design of a snowman bundled up in a red scarf and green wintry hat, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Snow is cold, Cocoa’s hot. Go outside?! I’d rather not…
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Not quite snowman... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a melting snowman clearly concerned about his situation paired with the design of a polar bear in a bright blue scarf also looking alarmed, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Snow is falling, Soft and wet. Not quite snowman Weather yet…
November 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Time’s up, Turkey... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a panicked turkey running for its life paired with the design of Santa Claus stuck face down in a chimney with his legs sticking out the top, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: All right Turkey Hit the bricks, Time for Santa To get his kicks…
November 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Hamburger helpers... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a grinning, sentient hamburger flashing the peace sign with both hands paired with the design of a basket of yams, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Turkey’s basic. Yams? Blasé. How about burgers This Thanksgiving Day?
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Grandma Watch... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a cute little grandmother sitting on an easy chair reading a book paired with the design of butterscotch candy rolled in plastic, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Pinching cheeks And butterscotch, When it’s your turn On Grandma Watch!
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Call the seamstress... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a rolled up piece of measuring tape paired with the design of golden brown turkey on a platter, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Gained about a Whole waist size, Pigging out on Turkey thighs!
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Dress code dilemma... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a pair of faded blue jeans paired with the design of a serving bowl full of tempting green beans, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Turkey, stuffing And green beans, Why’d I wear These stupid jeans!?
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Turkey Nap... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a football paired with the design of word bubble full of “Zzzzz’s,” both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Ball game on And belly full, Hard to resist a Turkey Nap’s pull…
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Daring dress code... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a pair of pink boxer shorts covered in bright red hearts paired with the design of a stack of dirty dishes piled high, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Skipped my belt (And also, pants), To give my gorging Half a chance!
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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No one will notice... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a shirt and tie combo paired with the design of loosely looped belt, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: All dressed up For Turkey Day! (Skipped the belt, If that’s okay?!)
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Name game... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a handmade, cartoon “Reserved” sign paired with the design of Thanksgiving turkey running for its life in the opposite direction, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Every year it’s Just the same: The kiddie table Bears my name!
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Saving grace... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a giant, golden brown turkey drumstick paired with the design of gravy boat drizzling a single drop of glistening gravy, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Lumps are on the bottom, Lumps are on the top; My sister made the gravy, Dear Lord, make it stop!
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Dueling drumsticks... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a giant, golden brown turkey drumstick paired with the design of green hi-top sneaker, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: The frost is on the pumpkin, Dead leaves are on my shoe; And I’m about to dive into A big drumstick or two!
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Scary Larry... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a Thanksgiving turkey with its feathers still on running for its life paired with the design of a smirking young boy aiming a sling shot in his general direction, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Turkey Day is Always scary. (When your seat’s By Cousin Larry!)
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Grandad jokes... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a cute little old man with his pants pulled up high and holding a cane paired with the design of Thanksgiving turkey wearing a paper bag over his head, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: We all got Red in the face, When they let Grandpa Say the grace…
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Grab a slice... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a sentient slice of pecan pie grinning paired with the design of brand new can of whip cream with the cap still on, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Pies of pumpkin And pecan; Grab a slice Before they’re gone!
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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The doggy table... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a smiling dog wearing a matching scarf and ski cap set paired with the design of bone sticking out of a doggie bowl, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Set a place For Fido dear, Now he’s grinning Ear to ear!
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Gravy brown... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a sentient potato wearing shoes and smiling innocently paired with the design of metal potato masher, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Taters mashed And gravy brown, Excuse me while I chow on down!
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Sugar rush... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a pink pastry box full of donuts in a variety of flavors paired with the design of a word bubble filled with the letters “Zzzzz,” both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: While the family’s Busy snoozing, The dessert table I’ll be cruising!
November 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Mind blown... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a raw turkey with its feathers plucked strutting around in a pair of oversized sunglasses paired with the design of bowl full of fresh stuffing, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Wait a second, You’re not bluffing? THAT’S why they Call it stuffing?!?
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Rushing the season... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a freshly roasted Thanksgiving turkey still steaming paired with the design of an old-fashioned radio with musical notes oozing from the speaker, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Still savoring The turkey smells When Dad starts Playing “Jingle Bells”!
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM