When did Roald Dahl start writing poems?

It's difficult to pinpoint the exact date Roald Dahl began writing poems. We know he started writing poetry in his youth, and he continued writing throughout his life, even publishing some collections.

However, there's no definitive record of his first poem or the date it was written.

Here's what we do know:

* Early Writing: Dahl was known for his imaginative stories from a young age. His childhood and school experiences likely sparked his writing.

* "Over to You" (1942): His first published work was a short story collection called "Over to You," but it included a short poem called "A Piece of Cake" that he wrote while serving in the Royal Air Force.

* Published Poetry Collections: Throughout his career, Dahl published several collections of poems, including "Rhyme Stew" (1982), "Revolting Rhymes" (1982), and "Dirty Beasts" (1983).

So, while we can't give a definitive date for his first poem, it's safe to say Roald Dahl was a poet throughout his life, starting in his youth and continuing into his adulthood.