Lancashire poet to perform new viral poem at Morecambe Poetry Festival

A Lancashire poet has seen her new work calling for more tolerance in the wake of growing divisions around hotels housing asylum seekers go viral, receiving tens of thousands of views overnight and hundreds of messages of support Louise Fazackerley is now set to perform her heartfelt poem 'I Want My Country Back' at Morecambe Poetry Festival (12-14 September).

- By Liz Bee Contributor

Excerpt

I want my country back. So I've got the paint out. I'm turning roundabouts into white poppies of peace. I'm turning roundabouts into red poppies or remembrance.

My family didn’t die defending the UK from Nazi control to be defeated from within. Have a minute.

We all know it’s not just about the colour of skins. Bad apples grow in shades of red and pinks.

Could we turn the volume down on our anger, please. Have a cup of tea of tolerance.

I want my country back Louise said: “I am astounded at the reaction my poem is having. So many hundreds of messages of support and hope from people who want a peaceful and tolerant country. And messages that break your heart from people who are terrified by the flag epidemic.”