Category Archives: Fantasy

Super Hero Night-Shift

Posted on October 29, 2015 by PookyH

The rain beats down, And the wild wind blows, But tucked in their beds, The children both know That though it’s cold, And wet and dark, And monsters lurk In the nearby park, That they are safe From harm in … Continue reading →

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Raining Cats and Dogs

Posted on February 10, 2015 by PookyH

Cats and dogs fell from the sky, Amidst confused commuters. Who thought, at first, they must have spent Too long at their computers. But as the dogs began to bark, And cats miaowed and hissed, The London folk got out … Continue reading →

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Brian the Blue Tit’s Culinary Adventure

Posted on December 29, 2014 by PookyH

Brian the blue tit felt there must be more, To his life than he heard and he did and he saw. He was fed up of eating the same thing each day, Fed up of making his nest the same … Continue reading →

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The Little People in the Toilet Bowl

Posted on December 9, 2014 by PookyH

When you look down the toilet, There’s not much to see Or at least that’s the hope; That the poo and the wee Will be all flushed away, And the bowl will be clean, So it’s just plain and boring, … Continue reading →

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The All Seeing Gnome [a children’s poem]

Posted on November 23, 2014 by PookyH

There’s a gnome at the bottom of my garden, And his name is Jeronimo Zee, He has a pink hat, And an old cricket bat, And the brightest blue shirt with long sleeves. He’s a strange little gnome who likes … Continue reading →

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Where the Magic Happens

Posted on August 31, 2014 by PookyH

Up above the rainbows, Right amongst the stars, To the left of Jupiter, And just alongside Mars, Is where the magic happens, Every time you make a wish. If your wish is to be granted, Then the fairies give a … Continue reading →

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Magic Doors

Posted on July 28, 2014 by PookyH

Life feels like magic When you are four. If you want an adventure You walk through a door. Any old door will do, Black, green or white, But if you walk through a red one, Prepare for a fright. As … Continue reading →

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Whose Hand Does the Holding?

Posted on July 12, 2014 by PookyH

Thunder strikes. You hold my hand, I wonder, do you understand, That as you grip my hand so tight, I cling to yours with all my might. Perhaps you question why I do? ‘Cos your touch makes me feel safe … Continue reading →

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Man and Boy

Posted on May 28, 2014 by PookyH

I’m you, From the future Said the man To the boy. And the boy couldn’t help But to feel Somewhat coy.. If the story This weathered old man Told was true Then imagine The things He had seen And he … Continue reading →

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Blanket of Snow

Posted on May 25, 2014 by PookyH

It was dark, It was cold, It was winter. She woke from troubled dreams, Of monsters and corridors. It had been a tossing And turning Kind of night. So imagine her delight When she peeked outside To see a blanket … Continue reading →

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