Emma's
Poem
GUS
Gus the goldfish is my pet.
He lives in his tank where it’s cold and
wet.
He is shiny and scaly and very, very fat.
He’s half as big as our outdoor mat.
Every day he’s in the mood
For some lovely, flaky, fishy food.
I do love Gus, even though he’s fat
And half as big as our outdoor mat!
Emma Reilly (Age 8), 2001
Winner of Ottakar's (Wakefield Branch) 2001
Poetry
Competition for the 5-8 Year Old Category.