Carol Ann Duffy has been named Britain's Poet Laureate, the first woman to be appointed in the 341-year history of the post. Will you share some of your poetry with us?
53-year-old Duffy takes over from Andrew Motion who's served ten years in the position.
The author, who is best known for her collection The World's Wife, is also the first Scot to be named Laureate.
She was such a strong favourite to take up the position that bookmakers stopped taking bets on her appointment earlier in the week.
This is brilliant news. Carol Ann Duffy is one of the best poets writing today, both in terms of technical ability and originality of subject. And nice to see a female Poet Laureate for a change! Kate, Aberystwyth, UK
It's a real shame that people like Ronnie Barker, Pam Ayers and Benny Hill were not considered as Poet Laureate, back in the 1970s. Their kind of witty verse was exactly the kind of thing that was needed, 30 years ago, to stimulate an interest in poetry. David Hazel, Fareham, UK
Bill from Cambridge has recorded a haiku in response to Carol Ann Duffy's appointment as the Poet Laureate.
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I'd like to write a comment in verse But somehow... it always comes out worse! Megan, Cheshire UK
Tanuja has e-mailed his poem about life in a multi-cultural London
what shape is the heart what shape is your heart ? pink and hundred red veins shivering across the surface. is this your heart beyond the flesh and bone. beyond anyone's soul. why are you silent give me reasons, explanations. is it not oxygen you and I breathe? is your heart a circle and mine a vicious serpent of another race? isn't your blood the colour of red wine? do we not live under the same polluted london sky? if i take a sip from your nescafe mug am i poluted by your religion? Tanuja Karunarathne, Neasden, London
I think that it great. Yes poetry still plays an important part in modern culture. When I am bored, I normally write a bit of poetry. Catherine Oliver, Crawley, England
There was a young man from Leeds Who swallowed a packet of seeds It soon came two pass That he was covered in grass And now all the grass has turned to weeds
I have read some of her poetry, and whilst I congratulate her, I haven't been able to understand one of her poems. Old fashioned I must be because I get more fun out of reading Pam Ayres. That's what we all need in Britain, someone to bring a smile to our faces. One thing for certain, Carol Ann Duffy ain't she. Stephen Robertson, Dinnington, South Yorks
David Harthill and Gaz have sent in poems about Gordon Brown
I wonder what's getting me down It is swine flu or Gordon Brown? Outside the jobless are queuing up again And this year I can't afford to go to Spain.
But these lazy oafs seem to have it all Sky, Xbox, 50 inch plasma on the wall! New Labour have turned us into a laughing stock If only we could turn back the clock!
Obama? It's all about image and style, His wife might keep my happy for a while. She might be able to bring me out of my depression Which was caused by the global recession.
Gordon Brown, listen for once to the people We're sick of the back teeth of you and your cronies Resign immediately and call a General Election And bring on the Tories! David M, Harthill, Scotland
There once was a PM called Brown Whose incompetence was of such renown That his limericks were shocking And always worth mocking As he consistently managed to lose the meter right at the end and could never get the last word to rhyme. Gaz, Barnsley
It's great that a woman holds the position but Carol Ann Duffy writes some of the worst poetry I've ever heard. I had to study here 7 years ago for GCSE and it was absolutely terrible, there are many other worthier poets out there. The Poet Laureate position appears to have become a tool in the quest for 'moderism'. Helen, Bangor
George Handley's poem is about the new Poet Laureate
So now we've heard in the news The successor to Wordsworth and Hughes Believe it or not The first woman and Scot People will definitely have views
A new Laureate called Carol Ann Can she write poetry? She can! She's got a promotion Replacing Andrew Motion So I hope that I will be a fan!
She's in the post for ten years So make sure you've got good ears To hear her good rhyme Which you'll hear some time For those so far and near
She's had such a very good life With works such as The World's Wife Her well-chosen words Coming first and not third You could cut them all with a knife
Poetry is magic with words It's like being as free as a bird You may not need potion To replace Andrew Motion But her talents just need to be heard George Handley, Nottingham, UK
I admit not being a Duffy's poetry after it was forced upon me at school. I'd love to see Morrissey put down some of his stuff into Poetry, I believe he could be one of the greatest of our time. Shaun, Reading
Buddhamagnet from Surrey recites poetry on the day that Carol Ann Duffy is announced as the country's new Poet Laureate.
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I understand that former soccer ace and reformed drinker Paul Gasgoine has taken up the pen. If this is so, then this appointment is premature. Paul is now quintessentially English. Loud, penchant for the sauce and prone to wearing false breasts. Yes, Paul would get my vote. Odes to young ladies from various parts of the country would be quite novel and a refreshing change. Don't you think? Murksome, Kent
Unfortunately for Ms Duffy I have no taste for her poetry having had it forced upon me during my Highers. I do however retain a love of Shakespeare's sonnets and the poetry of Burns. Such is my love of Burns that for a project, I rewrote Tam o' Shanter with a modern day setting. Kirsty Topping, Edinburgh
Neil's lines on the current difficulties with the BBC News messageboards
I tried to find a way to write to Have Your Say but HYS was broken so I'm sending this small token
For those that do not know it It's good to have a poet For my words are so bad a Laureate makes me glad
The Engineers will fix HYS with glue and sticks but please, please hurry 'cos I'm startin' to worry!
I'm sorry for the damage I've done to Poetry, for it can be fun a Poet Laureate is a Must for me it's Poetry or Bust :-( Neil Hastings, Flemington, USA
I was very surprised to find that Carol Ann Duffy has accepted the role of Poet Laureate- as she is fairly anti-establishment. It's a good thing as her poetry is quite brilliant. The poem she wrote on the death of Diana- London 1997- is brilliant as is her poem 'First Love'. Congratulations to Ms Duffy. T, Cardiff
Lynne Thomas sent us on Ode to Britain's New Poet Laureate
Heavy Rain Of washed out skies Feel the pain Of when love dies Sun cracks through Broken clouds Whispering to Birds out loud.
A feathered dance Against the blue Instilled, entranced From me to you Trees are singing Beautiful tunes Love is ringing Hope is renewed. Lynne Thomas, Hengoed, Wales
Dan is less than enthused by the offerings from readers
Oddly, I clicked on this link To see what others did think. After reading some poems I have to be going... As all of your poetry stinks. Dan, Bristol
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