Before you read today’s poem, here’s a change of website address if you want to purchase your copy of Let in the Stars (reviewed in yesterday’s post): it’s www.mcbf.org.uk/books
Pearl
Pearl was a girl
A pearly girl
But not a girly girl
Not a softly softly
Sssssshhhhhh girl
Not a tiptoe
Through the tulips girl
Pearl was a girl
A pearly girl
But not a girly girl
Not a frills and frippery
Flowery girl
Not a powder puff
Perfume pom pom girl
Pearl was a girl
A pearly girl
But not a girly girl
Not a dainty delicate
Dew drop girl
Not a lavender lacy
Look at me me me girl
But a pearl. A pearl of a girl.
© Jane Williams
Australian Children’s Poetry Website 
Love it – can picture Pearl
I absolutely love this poem! I had to come back to reread it! I’ll share it with my daughter…
Thank you so much, the poem is based on one of my nieces and I’m thrilled lot to know you shared it with your daughter.