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The poet laureate's on holiday – can you write a poem fit for a prince? The poet laureate's on holiday – can you write a poem fit for a prince?
(2 months later)
Cheering crowds, waving flags, commemorative crockery – all that's missing to mark the appearance of a royal baby is a poem. So far there's no sign of an ode from the poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. Apparently she's on holiday. So why don't we have a go instead? Add your poems in the comments below to mark the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.Cheering crowds, waving flags, commemorative crockery – all that's missing to mark the appearance of a royal baby is a poem. So far there's no sign of an ode from the poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. Apparently she's on holiday. So why don't we have a go instead? Add your poems in the comments below to mark the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.
Some people have already started. Here's a taste of Michael Rosen's response, Mind:Some people have already started. Here's a taste of Michael Rosen's response, Mind:
I don't mind waiting
I do mind being told I'm waiting
I don't mind good news
I do mind being told which news is good		I don't mind waiting
I do mind being told I'm waiting
I don't mind good news
I do mind being told which news is good
And TheBluePelican, a reader of our live blog coverage, posted his/her poem:And TheBluePelican, a reader of our live blog coverage, posted his/her poem:
Britain is secure.
By his service, his paternity,
and her maternity. English
men and women are served.
Your ancestors could not be prouder.		Britain is secure.
By his service, his paternity,
and her maternity. English
men and women are served.
Your ancestors could not be prouder.
Now, it's over to you.Now, it's over to you.
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