The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Pass the Pasta!

I like cheese, I like peas
I’d like a little more chocolate please
But I like more than all of these
PASTA!

I like pasta with pesto
Tagliatelle with sauce
Rigatoni with chicken
Spaghetti Bolognese of course
Tortellini with spinach
Ravioli with veg
Tonight? Please say yes, mum?
C’mon! you’re a ledge!

Though I like egg and chips, beans on toast is OKAY
And I quite like a burger, I just have to say
I’m not bothered by pizza, you can keep KFC
’Coz the best of all options is:
Pasta for tea!

About the Writer


Lesley James

Lesley is a recipient of the Representing Wales Award 2024-25. She is a teacher and poet who writes for young people and less young people. Nothing is more funny, thrilling or entertaining than the real life you can see from your own window!