Poems from students on National Poetry Day
https://youtu.be/D9Rh0F-JuNI am thine, thou art mine, Of that be thou assured. Thou art locked up within my heart And lost is the little key. ANON German, 11th century This one I like because being busy with practical things helps me cope when times - like now - are a struggle: Cheer up and don't despondent be We've tasks we must fulfill; Remember that behind the clouds The Sun is shining still. Ethel M Urry, 1921 This Dip Predilection By Liz Folan Landlocked by Lockdown, my summer wings clipped, A mad Mersey mermaid enticed me to dip, A pandemic paddle into sea foaming wild, Was ample temptation to rouse inner child. To splash and to jump as the waves crashed to shore, That tidal tug making me crave just one more. Resplendent in floral swim hat, flimsy togs, I charged armed with tow float to howls of the dog, Who kept watchful eye on our Chilly Dip crew, As we bobbed, shrieked and chatted in sea dazzling blue. A summer ...