Glastonbury - Why I'm Worthy

I saw an ad on Facebook to feature on a short film for The Guardian's series on what makes Glastonbury festival special.  It was for a first time festival goer (me!) and in order to secure the part I wrote a little rhyme (my email had to be 200 words long - what better use of 200 words than in a poem).  It wasn't quite 200 words, but here it is, and here is the link to the video too. Thanks to Cameron Robertson at The Guardian, who created the film.  His editing is fab and he was very patient with nervous little me! Hope you enjoy. 

Why I’m ‘Worthy’

It’s the end of my exams

The end of my degree

A massive celebration

At the massive Glastonbury!

A first timer coming

To sample all the fun

With anecdotes of former years

From every-bloody-one!

Coming from Newcastle

Miles and miles away

Once the week is over

I’m sure I’ll want to stay.

I can’t wait to dance my shoes off

And sing to every song

Make friends for one day only

And party all night long!

There’s 80 of us coming

Fancy dress everywhere

When you see us together

You’ll want to stop and stare.

The Rolling Stones are up there

The number one to see

I’ll be on my friends’ shoulders

As I’m only 5foot 3!

I would love to feature

On the glasto video

To tell you of our plans

To see Chic and dress disco!

© Caitriona Hansen

 http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/video/2013/jun/18/glastonbury-festival-2013-debut-video