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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: Burundi: Bernisse Shemaza

Burundi: Bernisse Shemaza

27/06/2012

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Celebrating poetry worldwide with a poem from Burundi read by Bernisse Shemaza.

A poem to capture the spirit of each competing nation in the 2012 Games. The poem for Burundi, Come and Live with Me by Diomede Niyonzima, is read by Bernisse Shemaza.

The poem for Burundi, Come and live with me by Diomède Niyonzima, advocates peace in a country with a history of unrest and was translated by David Shook and Claude Nikondeha. The poem is read by Bernisse Shemaza, who came to Scotland with her children and works as a supply teacher for maths.

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

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