Paragon Posted November 26, 2009 Poet schoolgirl only learned English three years ago Nov 19 2009 Ealing Gazette Mariam Hassan, 11 A TALENTED schoolgirl has won the chance to have her poem published, despite only being able to speak English for three years when she wrote it. Mariam Hassan, 11, beat thousands of entries to be included in the Big Green Poetry Machine which will be published next year. She wrote the piece, entitled The Cost of Litter, in class last year at Horsenden Primary School in Greenford. Born in Somalia, Mariam only came to Britain in 2005. The pupil, of Drew Gardens, Greenford, said: "I was really surprised to be chosen for the book. I didn't expect it at all, it was the first poem I'd ever written." Elizabeth Walton, headteacher at Horsenden Primary, said: "The school is very proud of Mariam's achievements and we hope her writing will continue to flourish." Ealing Gazette Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abwaan Posted November 26, 2009 Amazing...thnx for sharing Mr Paragon ...where is the poem now? Or we have to wait till next year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alle-ubaahne Posted November 26, 2009 Mashallah, and she is also beautiful, smart + beauty = better than any girl in SOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophist Posted November 26, 2009 ^ For the love of God, she is a child of 11! Topic: Well done to young sister, May Allah guide her though the rocky slips that is life. Sophist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted November 26, 2009 ^^ Apparently 11yr olds are fair game to some. Well done to the sister. I hope she is successful in this world and the hereafter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juxa Posted November 26, 2009 bravo to mariam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted November 26, 2009 mashallah congrats to the lil girl. Hope all works out for her and that she grows up to be a pious sister that benefits both her muslim ummah and somali community. Keep up the good work Mariam!! salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paragon Posted November 26, 2009 Allamagan, I haven't been lucky to get hold of the poem as of yet. Hopefully soon. PS: Maryam Warsame, our other poet, is doing great as well. She has gone to S. Africa early this month to a poetry slam. That is addition to her 2007 poetry championship. Good news all round. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodman Posted November 26, 2009 Good for Mariam. Truly something to be proud of. I was also wondering if the poem is available online Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Posted November 26, 2009 I will be interested to know what is her background,when and where did the seed for the love of poems embedded in her. Is her poetics a product of biology or environment.. Masha'allah to the young girl! AU,bisinka!! I hope there are no 11 year old on SOL. you and the girls on SOL..heh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabdow Posted November 26, 2009 Well done to Mariam, good to see a young sis doing her thang, Mashallah. I wish her luck in the future! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamaavi Posted November 27, 2009 Good luck to Mariam Hassan, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
