How To Spell A Spell
A gargoyle’s breath on a foggy day
Bark of a dog who has nothing to say
Rustling of leaves in a winter tree
A daisy chain that sets you free
Counted chickens before they hatch
A candle lit with a blown-out match
Drips from a dried-up wishing well
A ring of truth from a pink bluebell
Broken lock with a working key
Rainwater sieved from a salty sea
A dash of mud to make it clear
then leave to brew for a frog’s leap year.
Bark of a dog who has nothing to say
Rustling of leaves in a winter tree
A daisy chain that sets you free
Counted chickens before they hatch
A candle lit with a blown-out match
Drips from a dried-up wishing well
A ring of truth from a pink bluebell
Broken lock with a working key
Rainwater sieved from a salty sea
A dash of mud to make it clear
then leave to brew for a frog’s leap year.
This poem is copyright (©) Jennifer Watson 2026
About the Writer
Jennifer Watson
Jennifer writes poetry and fiction for children of all ages. Her poetry has been published by The Emma Press (The Head That Wears The Crown), who also shortlisted her anthology ‘Big Bang Ping’ for publication. Jennifer's poems were included in a CLiPPA shortlisted anthology published by the Manchester Writing School. She has been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize and the Wasafiri New Writing Prize. She lives in Kent and is currently writing a picture book adventure series.
