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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: Sierra Leone: Olive Williams

Sierra Leone: Olive Williams

27/08/2012

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Celebrating poetry worldwide with a poem from Sierra Leone read by Olive Williams.

A poem to capture the spirit of each competing nation in the 2012 Games. Careful is an anonymous poem from Sierra Leone and is read by Olive Williams.

'Careful' is an anonymous poem from Sierra Leone which warns of the consequences of your actions. It is read by Olive Williams who lives in Glasgow. 

Poetry 2012 - The Written World, a BBC collaboration with The Scottish Poetry Library, creating a unique picture of the nations of the world in verse.

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