My name is Lauren. I don’t have much to say;
Some sounds and signs, pictures, cards to give away.
It’s truly a journey of discovery…
Who knew I’d be able to write poetry

My name is Lauren. What did you see?
A wee girl with bunches and a gap in my teeth,
Pretty tartan ribbons and blue dungarees –
I was so cute it could make my mum greet

My name is Lauren. I’m not so small now.
I’m a bit of a Viking so don’t mess me about.
I grew up to be tall with really big feet –
Very cool shoes though and smart trendy breeks!

My name is Lauren. My sister Jenna’s the best.
She could! But she doesn’t make me feel like a pest.
I love when she reads me my picture books, although…
She always reads her own favourite, The Gruffalo!

My name is Lauren. Did I do something wrong?
This shopping trip was lasting so very long.
Those chips were just sitting on that woman’s plate
And I was so hungry I just couldn’t wait.

My name is Lauren. On my swing I can fly!
I can see treetops and birds flying by!
The ground swooshing past me; the wind in my hair –
Mum shouts go slower but she knows I don’t care.

My name is Lauren. Do I like to sing!
Disney, Singing Kettle and even some swing.
It’s all in my head so you maybe can’t hear me,
But I sure make some noise on my big tambourine

My name is Lauren. What’s all that racket?
All sparkly like fireworks and loud as a train.
It’s scary and shoots through me like a rocket.
If only it wasn’t right inside my brain.

My name is Lauren. Where did my family go?
This house is full of people that I don’t know!
No one here gets me. They can’t hear what I say.
I don’t understand why they expect me to stay.

My name is Lauren. Where do all the good things go?
I’ve looked in the cupboard and under the bed.
No pink pig, chocolate or my special ted –
I could only find dust balls and pieces of thread

My name is Lauren. I’ve misplaced my gran!
They thought I wouldn’t notice. A really daft plan.
I guessed she was hiding cos she’d been gone so long,
But mum brought her back with photos, stories and songs.

My name is Lauren. My family’s not gone at all.
I go to visit them all the time, without fail.
They’re still just down the road. What a great big relief!
I can ride my own swing and mum still brushes my teeth.

My name is Lauren. Proud that I’m a Pamis guy!
Music and dancing and stories, and games to try.
Swimming and skating and lots of fun in the park,
Cycling with Alan until it gets too dark

My name is Lauren. And you’ve been really kind –
Listening to all of mum’s terrible rhymes.
But the moral of this story is quite clear to see…
The harder you listen, the louder my voice will be!