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Lamb Among the Literary Lions

LAMB AMONG THE LITERARY LIONS

Housewives, secretaries, the odd pro willing to stoop,
All came, delinquents, child prodigies, derelict old men
“All welcome” – the Chair of the Writers’ Group
To those looking for support, with a love of the pen;

They were decent people bonding, scorning the pub
The roll call a hedge school of ancient fame
They read poems and stories like a literary club
And enjoyed playing the great writing game.

Anthology reviewed,  the twelve year old took accolade
From the shyest to the most arrogant, all were shook
He was savaged by the grande dame in an envious raid
She was terrified someone so young would produce a book!

Even the chair demurred, and went to The Times
Requesting deletion of “all welcome “– young souls are stilled  by such crimes.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 2/5/2015 12:20:00 PM
All power to their pen - a great story and a lesson for us all! Hugs jan a 7 from me:-)
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Rosemarie Rowley
Date: 2/5/2015 1:00:00 PM
Thanks, Jan, great to have your feedback. Important poem for me as I feel young poets should be encouraged, not discouraged. Very best wishes, Rosemarie

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