Don't Die With the Dodos - Peter Davy

Well there's a lot of people out there who think that life is not fair
But does anyone owe us a living? No
It's a question of sink or swim
Then we've got to get into gear and find ways to get out of here
Œcause if you are trapped in an open prison, your whole life may simply or will
disappear
Don't die with the dodos
Got given a choice unlike them, they couldn't swim they had to sink
Don't die, don't die with the dodos
It's not the Great Escape and motorbikes
But I'll pat you on the back with those hero types
Say 'Well done mate do you fancy a beer', then you could criticise your friends for
not being there or criticise the world for not being fair
Just then remember why you are here
It's not a lot to ask
A question to ask yourself
Don't die with the dodos
Got given a choice unlike them
Use what you've got you won't become extinct
Don't die, don't die with the dodos
Don't die
Don't die
See what I mean! .

Creative Routes is an important and dynamic organisation and this poetry competition deserves the strong support of everyone interested in writing; I'm greatly looking forward to reading the entries
Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate

The artistic relationship and dialogue between Creative Routes and the Young Vic creates new adventurous ways of working and new pieces of work. I hope that our relationship with Creative Routes continues to showcase this remarkable group's talents and views. DAVID LAN.

Now the ultimate winner and runner up will be judged in the Little Big Top and the BonkersFest Laureate crowned
BONKERSFEST! LAUREATE