THE VOICE OF THE NORTH

I stand proud, my roof a glistening river of

flowing, welcoming beauty. Great voices

entertain me, voices of the future depend on

me to stay as a guiding light of power.

I stand as hope for the future talents in Gateshead.

I stand proud, glittering at the top of my

sunlit hill, never forgotten as I look down to

the Tyne and up to the town where my power

spreads, hunting for blossoming achievers.

I stand proud, the modern art masterpiece,

known for the overpowering hope I bring.

I was created by the best and am worshipped by

the rest, bringing hope and joy to those who

inhabit my great halls.

I stand proud, and you should too, because I

welcome you, my people, to wander my halls,

spread my greatness and distribute my light.

My wish to you is to bring hope for the future,

yet carry light from the past.

I AM THE SAGE, THE VOICE OF THE NORTH.

By Katharyn Church, aged 10 years of Kells Lane Primary School, Gateshead
JOINT WINNER
The 2006 Northumbrian Association’s Young Writer’s Award