A as in Alfa--NATO alphabet for children

A is in Alfa
that comes from the Greek.
It marks the beginning
of the language we speak.

B as in Bravo
Let’s all give a cheer.
This stand-up word
makes meaning clear.

C as in Charlie
or Charles or Chuck.
When spelling a message,
you won’t get stuck.

D as in Delta
at the mouth of a river
makes sure your statement
will stand and deliver.

E as in Echo
sound bounces in a wave
off a reflecting surface
like the wall of a cave.

F as in Foxtrot
an up-tempo dance
loved the world over
from Fiji to France.

G as in Golf
a game played by the round
from the links to the clubhouse
an unmistakable sound.

H as in Hotel
a nice place to stay
with a pool and a gym
and a breakfast buffet.

I as in India
land of Toor Daal,
the beautiful Ganges
and the great Taj Mahal.

J as in Juliett
from Shakespeare’s play
who married her love
one Veronese day.

K as in Kilo
or 1000 grams
of pencils or toothpicks
or key chains or clams.

L as in Lima
a place in Peru
the City of Kings
and the capital too.

M as in Mike
You know one for sure—
your Uncle or mailman
or best friend next door.

N as in November
when autumn leaves blow,
we feast for Thanksgiving
and it may even snow.

O as in Oscar
in old English “divine spear”
an author, a lifesaver
a lover of deer.

P as in Papa
your father, your dad.
He’ll give you a bear hug
when you’re feeling sad.

Q as in Quebec
It’s French-Canadian there
with hockey and skiing
and maple syrup to spare.

R as in Romeo
from the house of Montague--
he loved a Capulet,
and she loved him too.

S as in Sierra
Go places unknown
like the Sierra Madre Mountains
or Sierra Leone.

T as in Tango
full of love and romance
from the streets and the club
comes this Argentine dance.

U as in Uniform
of a dentist or clerk
of a waitress or pilot
for sports or for work.

V as in Victor
the champion, the best
stronger and swifter
above all the rest.

W as in Whiskey
a word only adults should know.
Don’t drink ‘till you’re older,
so your body can grow.

X as in X-ray
sees under your skin
to check out your bones
and organs within.

Y as in Yankee
who fought to be free
from unfair laws
of the British monarchy.

Z as in Zulu
from the South African sun
marks the last letter.
Our alphabet’s done.

Tango Hotel Echo Echo November Delta (The End)