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Poetry 2012: The Written World

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A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

The Written World brings worldwide poetry to the airwaves with a poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

Poetry 2012: The Written World: Guyana: Myrtle Peterkin

Guyana: Myrtle Peterkin

14/03/2012

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Celebrating worldwide poetry with a poem from Guyana read by Myrtle Peterkin.

Celebrating worldwide poetry with a poem representing Guyana. Like a Beacon by Grace Nichols, about how simple things can trigger a longing for home, is read by Myrtle Peterkin.

The poem for Guyana is Like a Beacon by Grace Nichols which shows how the simplest of things can trigger a longing for home. The poem is read by retired Consultant Haemotologist Myrtle Peterkin from Guyana.

Poetry 2012 - The Written World creates a unique picture of the nations of the world in verse.

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