Poetry: Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
- sn pubs
- Apr 12, 2017
- 1 min read

mischievous yet adorable nifflers
treasure diggers prized by goblins
unleash them in a bank to wreck pandemonium
tickle their magical pouch upside-down;
you’ll find sickles and galleons raining down
bowtruckles, a locksmith’s aide
with their deft long sharp fingers,
twist, turn, click – access granted
camouflaged, these tree dwellers are
sought after for their nimbleness
erumpents’ attacks prove fatal
with a horn containing deadly fluid
it’s humongous and spell-resistant
yet erumpent musk and a mating dance
prove to be its undoing
thunderbird; magnificent beasts
feathers shimmering with cloud-like patterns
majestically arching their wings,
thunderstorms follow their flight;
blinding the city with electrifying light
Reflection:
I was inspired to write this piece as I felt intrigued by the abilities and distinct personalities that each magical creature in the film had. Through poetry, I wished to capture their uniqueness in terms of appearance and other distinct characteristics. As such, the reader would hopefully find them more endearing, and have a better insight into the range of magical creatures Newt Scamander possesses in his brown leather trunk, as well as the depth of understanding he has regarding these creatures.
Chloe Kho (3T)
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