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My “What I’ll Bring” List

I would take a one-of-a-kind journal of silver pages (with an irreplaceable pen of emerald ink) that makes whatever I write or draw come true.

I would take a portal, that is disguised as a casual jock hat, so I can travel wherever I wish in a dangerous situation.

I would take an infinitely powered torch, which shines with a diamond light, so I can see in the darkest nights or the narrowest caves as well as create my own trail.

I would take a portable chair, which can hold any weight and grows to a recommended size, so I can take a quick rest without getting my bottom dirty or hold any heavy loot.

I would take a pair of magical glasses which can help me ‘see’ the solution to every problem.

I would take a pack of miniature seeds, which are camouflaged as the beginning of a sunflower but can really grow whatever anyone wishes or solve any bad situations with just a drop of blood.

I would take a tub of eternal glue that has the strength of a tornado so I can keep my predators still without having to worry and stick down any escaping prey.

I would take a lie detecting rubber shaped as a hand, which shows a thumbs up for TRUTH and a thumbs down for LIE, so if I make any friends, I can catch them in the act.

I would take an always filled lunch box, that fills itself up with my favourite meal every time I do the same, so whenever I crave a bit of a delicious snack, I’d immediately look up to it without hesitation.

7 Responses to “My “What I’ll Bring” List”

  1. I adored this Mohammed! What an incredible and imaginative list. You can sign me up to be on your crew anytime. Well done and I loved how beautifully you read this too. Fantastic!

  2. Helen winfield March 4, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    I love the vocabulary, descriptions and imagery you have used.
    I am hoping to do something similar with my own year 5/6 class and I would love to show them your work so that they can see what a good one looks like. Would that be ok?

  3. Mohammed, you’ve brightened my morning! I love your mastery of magical realism here, and I really enjoyed your reading too, it’s full of life and expression. Can I come live in your world? It sounds like such an empowering place, filled with imaginative possibilities!

  4. Sue Hardy-Dawson March 12, 2021 at 11:52 am

    I absolutely love your poem Mohammed, such a gorgeous list of things and it’s those little details you add which make it so very vivid. Well done, you are a wonderful poet.

  5. Amazing work Mohammed! I loved ‘diamond light’ that really stuck with me. Thank you 🎉

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