Can you write a poem about science for National Science Week? Tahya from Whitfield State School has started the countdown with her poem RAINBOWS (below). Students in Cairns are helping Science Rhymes poet Celia Berrell create a collection of verse for this year’s National Science Week (themed Making Waves: The Science of Light). And this is an invitation for you to have a go too!
RAINBOWS by Tehya
Rows of ripe colour spread through the sky
The look so extraordinarily high
Sometimes vibrant and crystal clear
But often faded and not so near.
When rain clouds clear, the sun shines bright
Then raindrops are dazzled by the light
Which first refracts, then reflects on each drop
As a spectrum of colour bursts with a pop.
Some think that rainbows hold magic and mystery
Myths about gold were believed throughout history
Races on rainbows? Now that can’t be right
It’s simply the wonderful science of light.
There are nine weeks left for you to pen your poetic piece as we count down to blast-off!