The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

To a Pineapple

Bizarre, foreign, sultry beauty,
Splendid, unique, prickly cutie,
Golden, zingy, yummy, fruity
Source of health.
Aloof, haughty, you seem snooty,
Icon of wealth.

Fragrant favourite of the elite
Rich and titled raced to compete
Growing objects who love the heat
Packed with enzymes
Tasty, juicy, luscious and sweet
Showpiece mealtimes.

Sticky desserts we love to bake
Glacé cherried upside-down cake
With tinned rings, chunks or crushed, we make
Tempting teasers
Topping burgers, kebabs, gammon steaks
But ne’er pizza!

About the Writer


Morna Sullivan

Morna Sullivan has always had a love of stories and has been reading and writing stories and poems since she could read and write. She is a member of the Coney Island Writers Group and a SCWBI member regularly attending the Belfast chapter meetings. She has recently taken over as SCBWI Regional Advisor (Ireland) leading a team of volunteers supporting children’s writers and illustrators across Ireland.