Lamb Among the Literary Lions

LAMB AMONG THE LITERARY LIONS Housewives, secretaries, the odd pro willing to stoop, All came, delinquents, child prodigies, derelict old men “All welcome” – the Chair of the Writers’ Group To those looking for support, with a love of the pen; They were decent people bonding, scorning the pub The roll call a hedge school of ancient fame They read poems and stories like a literary club And enjoyed playing the great writing game. Anthology reviewed, the twelve year old took accolade From the shyest to the most arrogant, all were shook He was savaged by the grande dame in an envious raid She was terrified someone so young would produce a book! Even the chair demurred, and went to The Times Requesting deletion of “all welcome “– young souls are stilled by such crimes.