Florence read The Magic Box by Kit Wright and worked so hard to create her own version of the poem. We think her ideas are so thoughtful and will inspire others to write poetry too.
The Magic Box
I will put in my box
Sweet, juicy mango pieces
Ten strawberries covered in milk chocolate
A whole orange you have to peel yourself.
I will put in my box
The smell of pear and freesia soap
Bubba’s spaghetti bolognese
And Daddy’s fish pie.
I will put in my box
A horse neighing on a farm
Pigs oinking as they jump in my garden
The sound of a guitar playing slow, calm music.
I will put in my box
The soft fur on my big bunny’s tummy
The feel of the cool water in the swimming pool in Spain on my skin
The bumpy rocks on the surface of the moon
My mummy’s cuddles.
I will put in my box
An episode of Charlie and Lola – when Charlie breaks his arm and Lola does a forward roll
The glittery eyes of Twinkle
The sun going down.
I will put in my box
The climbing frame from my garden
A cool sports car
Five white unicorns
And a bouncy bed I can jump on.
My box is made from
Turquoise cardboard
It has lots of Father Christmases painted on top
My box will open just for me as it recognises my hands
My box is fastened with
The magic of Christmas
It is hidden under my mattress
I open my box on my birthday (31st August) every year.