Mixed Heritage
Teddy O'Hara is the grandson of our community library volunteer Pat Hampshire. A long time ago, he got lost with Granny Pat in the Memorial Park, which is why we call it the Lost Park. As Teddy was only three at the time, we consider Pat to be mainly responsible for this incident. At the age of twelve, Teddy has written this brilliant poem about his mixed English and Irish Heritage. MIXED HERITAGE In a land of rolling hills and green, I'm a lad of twelve, as you've seen. With roots that reach from near and far, I'm English and Irish, that's who we are. In my heart two flags unfurl, St. George's cross and the Irish swirl. From London's streets to Dublin's shore, I cherish the cultures that I adore. Love the sound of bagpipes' call, And football matches, we give our all. From Premier League to Gaelic games, Both lands have left their lasting claims. In my veins, the stories run deep, Of kings and queens and legends to keep. The history's rich, t