Poem- Noises in the city

View of the London Eye and the River Thames. "Noises in the city" was inspired when I opened a window of a building in the centre of London. From tranquil to noisy. That was my first reaction. I then realised I was working in one of the busiest cities in the world.  

Noises In The City

It's eight on the dot. It's time to go. This is what Mummies do.  

My footsteps hurriedly paced, as I head towards school. 

Children waiting eager to go. 

Teachers and parents leading them out.

It's cold. Children wear their coats. It's dull. It looks like it's going to rain.

We're off now. 

Ready to explore and learn new things.

The dim light of the underground awaited us.

Children's echoing loud tinny voices are filled with excitement.

TO BE CONTINUED...

WRITTEN BY IK CREATIVE MIND/POEMS 

The William Shakespeare exhibition 2016.

For all Shakespeare enthusiasts or anyone who is intrigued by Elizabethan Playwright William Shakespeare, do pop in to see his exhibition at the British Library next to St Pancras International Station. His works are exhibited until September celebrating 400 years of history, from his first production of Hamlet to his last The Tempest.

So this morning I had the opportunity to visit The William Shakespeare exhibition with my daughter's year 6 class. I didn't pay the entrance fee, because it was a field trip paid by the school. This is an exhibition with a lot informative material to explore and read, so definately will visit it again. 

As a lover of English Literature and History, it gives me great satisfaction to see children as young as 11 year old having fun learning about the life and works of William Shakespeare. My daughter certainly enjoyed it. She had an opportunity to perform a few weeks back a small clip from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" She said it was fun exploring in more detail about the plays how they were created in that particular era. Her favourite part of the exhibition were the costumes. 

While slowly browsing and keeping an eye on school kids my eye caught the attention of an original Plot sheet used in Elizabethan times for rehearsals behind a glass case. Plot sheets were hand written by the actor, to keep tabs on their own skills they were good at, for example sword fighting, moving their hands in a certain manner while speaking during different times or using their voices to create a convinced plot to engross the audience.

Before heading home I managed to popped into the shop and brought some books for the children to take home.

WRITTEN BY IK CREATIVE MIND 2016.