Mango Magic
by Cohen Penfold, Christian College Geelong
Years 3 – 4 Performance Poetry Finalist
Mango, Mango very nice and sweet
I hope you enjoy this delightful tropical treat
Mangoes are so sweet, golden, juicy and bright
They fill your mouth with a juicy burst of summer delight
Honey Gold, Pearl and Kensington Pride
Are just a few varieties of this fruit to try
Mango, mango so sweet, golden and delicious
With every bite, so nutritious
They bring the warm sunshine directly to you
Everyone wants one, so join the queue
So enjoy a piece of this ultimate golden treat
A flavour to enjoy all summer long that nothing can beat!
How did writing this poem make you feel?
Happy, and I had lots of fun! Writing this poem on mangoes was fun, and energetic and gave me lots of happy vibes which I hope will pass on to people reading and listening to it.
Which single line in your poem are you the absolute proudest of?
‘A flavour to enjoy all summer long that nothing can beat!’
Describe your poem in three words
Summer, sweet, delicious.
Where is your absolute favourite place to sit when you are brainstorming ideas?
I enjoy sitting by the ocean, soaking in the atmosphere and the fresh air and observe to get ideas. However, for my Mango Magic Poem, I had a different experience. I danced around the kitchen table, finding a beat and rhythm. As I moved, found a beat and clicked my fingers ideas flowed and sentences started to rhythm. I achieved a happy, upbeat, catchy poem describing my favourite fruit – delicious mangoes! It was lots of fun!
What skills do you think you strengthened through writing this poem?
Just thinking about memories and all the feelings that come in Summer when eating and enjoying a delicious mango.
Why do you think people write poetry?
So they can connect with other people and write down their thoughts and feelings.