The Brighter Side

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Summary

The Brighter Side is a joyful, imaginative journey through the ups, downs, and sideways twists of everyday life and wild invention. With playful rhythm, cheeky humour, and a keen eye for the curious, these poems invite readers of all ages to laugh, reflect, and explore the world from unexpected angles. Whether it’s the chaos of creative hustle or the antics of fantastical creatures, each piece shines with warmth, wit, and wonder. Perfect for families, classrooms, and anyone in need of a poetic pick-me-up, The Brighter Side celebrates the fun in the familiar and the magic in the mundane — with plenty more surprises still to come.

Genre
Poetry
Author
T. OWEN
Status
Ongoing
Chapters
9
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
13+

Balloons

Balloons are inflatable,

but hyperventalatable.

They're very stretchable,

Let them go, they're fetchable.


They're very popable,

which makes them flopable.

Expandable and handleable,

But not very sandable.


They're fillable which makes them floatable.

Tied to a raft they can be boatable.

Fill them with Helium,

and they'll float to the ceilingum.


Stringable and pingable,

and incredibly flingable.

Shapeable and capable,

But never stapleable.


Rubber not plastic, they're fantastic,

Careful they're bangtastic.

Clearly they're expendable,

Run out they're resendable.


Feelable but not Peelable,

and absolutely sealable.

There's a balloon for every event,

It's like they were heaven sent.


Not scary, more fairy,

but they can get a little lairy.

They're loved around the globeia,

Unless you've got a phobia.


They're craftable and mouldable,

and easily holdable.

They're screechable and teachable,

But make sure they're not reachable.


Balloons are great and lots of fun,

but they're not safe for everyone.

They're chokable, not smokeable,

With a needle they're not pokeable.


So remember to treat them with respect,

They can cause harm if left unchecked.

They’re generally fun for everyone —

So go on, grab a bunch, not just one!