A snowman’s breath on a summer’s day
Bark of a dog with nothing to say
Rustle of leaves in a winter tree
A daisy chain to set you free
Counted chickens before they hatch
A candle lit with a blown-out match
Drips from a dried-up wishing well
A midnight chime from a midday bell
Broken lock with a working key
Rainwater sieved from the salty sea
A splash of mud to make it clear
Bubble and brew for a frog’s leap year
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Jennifer Watson writes poetry and fiction for kids of all ages. Her poetry has been published by The Emma Press, the Manchester Writing School, the London Independent Story Prize and on the Dirigible Balloon website. Her poems and related teaching resources can also be found on the CLPE website. Jennifer has been shortlisted for the Manchester Writing for Children Prize, the Bridport Prize, and the Wasafiri New Writing Prize. She is currently writing a YA fantasy novel.
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