Away
From The Flock- Naomi Lee
Here
I am
A poppy in the middle of a hedgerow
Around me are other poppies
But there's something different about me
I'm yellow
All the other poppies as far as I can tell are red
They nod towards me gently in the summer breeze
I nod politely back
But we all know I'm not quite the same as them
I'm different
I stand away from the flock
Here
I am
A person in the middle of a shopping precinct
Around are other people
But there's something different about me
I'm a carer
All the other people as far as I can tell are not
They take my leaflets
Politely as they pass
I hand them out from my Rethink stall
Conveying to them that I am a carer
I smile politely back
But we all know I'm not quite the same as them
I'm different
I stand away from them
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
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