Have you ever seen a white meringue,
With the sugar and the egg and the whole shebang?
Well I made a bunch with my dad one day
After watching Bake-Off in the month of May.
First we whisked the shiny egg-white,
Then we took a break to pop a can of Sprite.
Next came the sugar we put in the bowl,
We whisked it some more – stiff peaks were our goal.
After a while we spooned it out,
My arm was hurting – there was no doubt!
We put it in the oven to bake for a while,
After 3 hours or so, you could smell it for a mile!
We took them out, they looked so amazing,
My mouth was ready for some pastry grazing.
Overall it made me feel so happy.
Let’s make some more – and make it snappy!
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The ‘Word of Wandsworth’ poetry competition asked children to submit a poem on what makes them feel happy, something particularly poignant given the backdrop of a global pandemic and living through a lockdown. Anyway, after a fun day making meringues – and then eating them! – this activity was very much on his mind when sitting down to work on his poem. And what’s more, it received a special commendation from the judges! Very proud!
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Oh Aaron, this is heartwarming and funny! I loved his bit about it being more snappy next time! 3 hours is too long a wait even for the grown up pastry grazes – let alone the younger ones! 🙂 so happy to hear how much your sons have been enjoying baking and cooking the last few months!
Hello Daddy’s friend Shikha – thanks a lot, I’m really glad you like my poem. 🙂
Daddy’s friend Shikha’s husband says “rhyming meringue with shebang is inspired! Is he really 9? That’s amazing!” 😊
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Aw, thank you! 🙂
Dearest Aaron – This is a delicious poem and my warmest congratulations on his receiving a commendation. The rhyming couplets are so inventive, especially “meringue” with “shebang” – beautifully creative. Stay well, healthy and safe. Much love to you all. Auntie Lala xx
Dear Auntie Marla, really glad that you liked my poem. And the meringues were very delicious – I think you’d like them too. x
Aaron I love mini you and his cooking! Meringue for an adult is hard so well done to your little man.. chef in the making
Hello Daddy’s friend Neha, glad you liked the meringues! They were delicious. Although hard work too – my arm was so sore afterwards! I’m going to ask Daddy for an electric whisk next time.
What a fantastic poem – well done! All so beautifully expressed, just like his dad, and I loved the last line 🙂
Hello Daddy’s friend Seetal, thank you so much. I’m really pleased you liked my poem. Especially the last line – I like that part too.