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My senryu has just been published on the London Underground's online project 'Alight Here.'
The website contains poetry and images inspired by each of Londons underground stations which should capture the essence of each stop. My senyru was inspired by a visit to London last summer with my two children to see Oliver the Musical.
If anyone fancies contributing, check out the website. The editor is hoping to publish a book showcasing the best entries at the end of the year. I'm sure some TBers might be interested in having a go.
http://alighthere.co.uk/about
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Yes, Tony, I have always loved that musical. The first production I ever saw of Oliver was in the school where my father taught - I think I was about 8...my daughter had a small role in their school production last June so I told my kids we would to see it last year in London - but it was for me really! However, it must have a had an impact on them as they still talk about it and sing the songs (BTW, Russ Abbot was a fantastic Fegan)
Dorothy and Jay, I'm not sure how they decide who goes into the book, but yes, it would be fantastic to feature in it as it will probably be a high quality tome, since a lot of the project involves photographs of the various stations.
Ceka, I don't know if there is a link between Alight Now and Poems on the Underground - I just flipped over to the latter and see that amongst those being featured this season are Seamus Heaney, Thomas Hardy and Keats so I doubt it! Mind you, it is an interesting site and I ending up listening to audio versions of contemporary poets who have appeared on the tube which was great...so it's worth a visit if you have a spare minute http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-literature-poems-on-the-underground.htm
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:whhKdor3AT8J:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_London_Underground_stations+alphabetical+list+of+london+underground+stations&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk&source=www.google.co.uk
http://alighthere.co.uk/
Thanks for letting us know; I might have a go at this.