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Posted on November 4, 2020

Escape

by Mohamed Saloo

Vimto waterfalls
Freefalling to the sea
Pink and white marshmallows
Perched upon a tree
Lime green laces
Form meadows on a hill
Flying on a unicorn
Is really such a thrill Continue reading “Escape”

Posted on June 22, 2019

A Community Picnic

Mohamed Saloo

He’s my dad
He’s my son
I’m full of energy
I’m all done
There’s food to be had
True that be
I’ll walk it off
It’s Gaviscon for me!

Continue reading “A Community Picnic”
Posted on May 12, 2019

I Am Being Haunted By Cake

Bilal Saloo

I am being haunted by cake.

In the morning when I wake,
I can taste it on the tip of my tongue

I’m woken to the smell of coffee and toffee cakes,
of lemon drizzle, chocolate puddings, red-velvet, ice-cream, battenberg…

Continue reading “I Am Being Haunted By Cake”
Posted on May 14, 2017

Sweet Tooth

by Bilal Saloo

The sugary treats and sweets

were never far from my list,

or my fingers that reached

for the sweet jelly lips, Continue reading “Sweet Tooth”

Posted on April 26, 2017

Good To Be Busy?

by Tahera Mayat

Scribbling away, losing track of time

Then I hear the library clock chime

Must dash, I’ve got a train to catch!

Get to the door, undo the latch

Continue reading “Good To Be Busy?”

Posted on April 16, 2017

Chocolate Desire

by Tahera Mayat

I have a strong desire for chocolate

A passion that just won’t go away

I love the melting sensation in my mouth

The passion grows stronger each day

Continue reading “Chocolate Desire”

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