I’m Wind! I rattle chimney tops;
I’m Wind! I stir the sea;
I rage and shout with all my strength
And let you know it’s me.

I blow your dustbins down the street;
I whistle through the trees
And I’m a strong and powerful force
And not a gentle breeze.

I love to play within your streets
As you combat my force -
And, oh, the biggest joke of all
Is granny’s hat, of course.

It flies right up, high in the sky,
With granny left below -
And now it’s gone right out of sight
As with my breath I blow.

I’m Wind! I’ll let YOU know I’M here -
But, you may think I'm a pest -
So after all the fun I’ve had
It’s time to take some rest.

. . . . Goodbye

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PERSONIFICATION: Describing objects as if they are people is a way of making sentences more exciting. This is called personification.

Poetry, without any of the exciting things we can use, such as personification, is what makes it boring - and especially for children who are learning. It is a bit like a picture without any colour in it - - well, isn't it? - or a cake without sugar in it?

Personification is an important literary device in poetry because it helps readers connect with the poem and understand the work and it puts fun into poetry - well, doesn't it? Josie

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