In the Playground

IN THE PLAYGROUND by LIZZY DUNKS Juniors bulling readily. Wind howling loudly. Infants spying quietly. Dogs barking roughly. Mums watching cruelly. Cats purring softly. Branches falling swiftly,
By Lizzy Dunks aged 7 Leslie Manser Primary School, Lincoln, UK Lizzy a grate niece in-law of mine; wrote, and had this poem published in an anthology of rhymes* all of which were written by children from the age of 11 down. Sadly Lizzy died of leukaemia at the tender age of 9, An immense loss to her family, and her talent an immense loss to the world! *Anthology title will be added as soon as possible, apologies!!
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Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 7:04 PM
Such a brilliant writer, and such a heartbreaking loss. I am happy though to see you here Mick, you have indeed been missed. xomo!
Allison Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 5:24 PM
aww Mick I am so glad you shared Lizzy's talent with us. You must miss her so much this is so heartbreaking. so glad you are back on soup you have been missed. hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 2:05 PM
Day today things seen through a childs eyes. Im so sorry to see that she passed away at such a tender age Mick. I hope you are okay. Tom
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