(Poem 110 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

Matilda was dealt an awful hand,
the most neglectful parents in all the land.  
When finally caught by the powers that be,
she went to school, which filled her with glee.

Sad to say, the school was the worst,
run by a tyrant who believed kids were cursed.
Poor Matilda was viewed as an evil child,
so she made up stories that were truly wild.

A librarian was her biggest fan,
who encouraged her to take a stand.
Then her teacher Ms. Honey cheered her on,
and eventually all the threats were gone.

Now Matilda has a family and friends,
a happy school, and love that never ends.
She even has a house and a yard,
so she can continue her role as a bard.

@Home Studio – (after watching the musical Matilda with Debbie and Celinda) 110^th poem of the year

Warchus, Matthew, director. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical film. TriStar Pictures, 2022.