I Love Durian
by Oliver Khoo, Great Ryrie Primary School
Foundation – Year 2 Written Poetry Finalist
Durian is stinky,
And super duper spiky.
But I still love it because it’s
Super yummy, yummy, yummy.
Durian is stinky,
And it’s also squishy, squishy, squishy.
But I still love it because
My daddy loves it too.
How did writing this poem make you feel?
I felt happy and a little crazy.
Which single line in your poem are you the absolute proudest of?
The line I’m most proud of is ‘my daddy loves it too’. This is because I have a good memory of daddy cutting durian and I like it, just like him.
Describe your poem in three words
Silly, funny, interesting.
Where is your absolute favourite place to sit when you are brainstorming ideas?
My favourite place is to sit with mummy in the study room. Sometimes, I like to sit in the comfy reading chair.
Why do you think people write poetry?
People write poetry because it’s funny, silly and you can use it to express your feelings.