I wrote a poem about my son
Poet Emily Cullen was surprised to discover that a poem she wrote about her son, Lee, appeared on his Junior Cycle English exam paper seven years later. The incident, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime synchronicity,' occurred without the author's prior knowledge.
Why it matters
The story highlights the intersection of personal life and standardized education, offering a human-interest perspective on the academic testing process.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Auryn Cox BBC News NI Joe O Shaughnessy/Galway City Tribune Emily Cullen wrote a poem inspired by her son Lee, which appeared on his English exam paper seven years later When Emily Cullen picked up her son after his English exam, she assumed the smile on his face meant things had gone well.
This is a human-interest feature story with no political or social bias.
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