Firecrests Wellbeing Poems 8.2.24

As part of Mental Health Week, Firecrests explored 'Sad Poem' by Joshua Seigal. They used the format to adapt a poem for their own ideas of things they can do to make them feel happy. You can see the original poem at the end of the page. Look at the gallery to see all of the lovely ideas they came up with!

Sad Poem

I’m sad

and I don’t know why.

I eat an ice cream

and I jump really high

but I’m still sad.

I chase the dog

round and round the garden.

I watch my favourite

programme on TV.

I sing very loudly,

but I’m still sad.

I smash a football

against the wall.

I splash wildly

in a bubbly bath.

I try to laugh

but I’m still sad.

I smile

I scream

I yell

I wear my Batman suit

but it’s all just

no good –

I’m sad

and I don’t know why.

Joshua Seigal