Waterstones and Poetry Competition

Last Saturday I spent a couple of hours in Waterstones at Wakefield, selling copies of both of my poetry books. I also ran a poetry competition. The entries were great, and it's taken me a while to pick a winner...not only that, but the prize that was going to be sent out has been eaten by my wife! 'I didn't realise that it was for some kids!' she explained. So I think I'll be taking a trip to the shops to buy something else shortly...

So...the winning entry is a great limerick by Lauren, age 8. Well done Lauren! Your prize will be with you when I've bought it (and assuming that I can keep it away from my wife!).

Here's the poem...

Mr Burdekin, I think you came to my school
We thought your poems were pretty cool
So imagine my shock
When I walked in this shop
And saw you sitting there on a stool! (still cool)

By Lauren, aged 8


Well done Lauren. This poem made both me and my twin brother laugh, and when a poem can make you laugh out loud, it's definitely a good one!

I'm going to be at Waterstones in Leeds today, so let's see if anybody can match Lauren's poem there.