I ate a magic sandwich for a snack
A poem of gratitude for my Mum
-How hungry are you?
-Hungry as a LION!
-What will the lion eat? Would ask my Mum
To be so hungry - must be terrifying...
- I'll eat a Zebra, please,
That tastes like bubble gum!
-How hungry are you?
-Hungry as a giant!
- A GIANT!? That is so bizarre!
-And as a very, VERY hungry giant,
I'll eat a very VERY shiny star!
-How hungry are you?
-Hungry as a snail!
-Now that's a question!
How do snails snack?
-I'll eat a tiiiiiny crumb
Because the snail
Has tiiiiiny mouth
And only needs a peck.
-How hungry are you?
-Hungry as a couch!
- Dear god!
Mum would sit down and stare in shock.
I'll gobble up the cat with cushioned mouth
Some pocket change and possibly a sock!
-I made a sandwich. It's a magic sandwich...
Mum looked around, then secretively smiled:
-I made a sandwich. It's a magic sandwich-
A magic sandwich for my magic child.
-How did you know!? I'm magically hungry!
I'll eat the sandwich, mum, because you see,
My favorite sandwich - is so full of magic
Because it's made ESPECIALLY for me!
With love for my Mom, who has ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS encouraged the imagination and the sense of wonder in me.
About the Creator
Salomé Saffiri
Writing - is my purpose. I feel elated when my thoughts assume shapes, and turn into Timberwolves, running through the snowbound planes of fresh paper, leaving the black ink of their paw prints behind.
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Comments (7)
I love how this is framed from a child’s mind, and the patient understanding of a mother Salomé. I also like how vivid the different sandwiches are! The imaginations of children really are something🤗
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Love the whimsy and playful nature of this piece. Magic indeed! Congratulations on your placement in the challenge! Richly deserved.
Amazing poem! I loved everything about it! Congrats, Salome.
Omgggg, that picture of the magical sandwich is soooo tempting! Loved your poem!
Fantastic! So full of childlike wonder and whimsy!
This is a wonderful, delightful, magical sandwich of a poem. Not a word out of place. I happily grinned the whole way through! Great work!