A Matter of Pride

To take you in hand
or hold you here where you stand
the wind is your guide
as I salute you with pride
emblem spick and span
for I am a yorkshire man
together we hoe
tall in the fields hence I sow
in freedom we grow
arm in arm against the foe
for you are my flag
that soars over moor and crag
white rose I love you
on a background of sky blue.

© Harry J Horsman 2015

The Flag of the county of
Yorkshire England

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 3/5/2016 11:23:00 AM
Wonderful! Wonderful! So so so wonderful....
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Date: 9/14/2015 4:47:00 PM
Well imparted feelings Harry, really good to read today..'
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Date: 9/12/2015 2:30:00 PM
- A wonderful poem, "in freedom we grow" !!!!! - Best wishes for a beautiful weekend, Harry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/7/2015 7:49:00 AM
Wow man that's a lot of passion, and dedication there. Love how you've capture those emotions for this one.
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Date: 8/21/2015 8:53:00 AM
as a Yorkshire lass I feel the pride xx
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Date: 8/20/2015 7:35:00 PM
Great poem, I am a yorkshire pudding man!
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Date: 8/9/2015 2:25:00 PM
love it and more not embracing the cross
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Date: 8/9/2015 2:45:00 AM
'ee, lad, cracking write. Well done! Regards, Viv
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Date: 8/8/2015 10:57:00 PM
HARRY, Congratulations on your Flag win....... SKAT
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Date: 8/3/2015 5:23:00 PM
Reads like a winner for the contest..A lovely design and very great meaning behind the design..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 8/3/2015 3:23:00 PM
I feel the pride across the Ocean Harry!
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Date: 8/3/2015 3:12:00 AM
Harry, such creativity, flow, pride and imagery!~Olive Eloisa =')
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Date: 8/1/2015 1:18:00 PM
Your pride is really showing. HIGH in the SKY!!
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Date: 8/1/2015 1:06:00 PM
A great tribute to the Nation beautifully paid with great respect to the Flag. Extreme beauty in expression shine in lines. Good luck in the contest. Sure to win, God bless you a lot. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
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Date: 8/1/2015 10:03:00 AM
A majestic poem my friend. You captivate the reader with the inspiration, pace and flow of the poem and do so with great creativity! A7
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Date: 7/29/2015 4:40:00 PM
beautiful Yorkshire piece, my friend - hope you send this to your local newspaper
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Date: 7/29/2015 2:32:00 PM
Your words radiate pride and love, Harry. A poem from the heart which like this flag is destined to fly high! #7 // paul
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Date: 7/29/2015 1:01:00 PM
Harry, a splendid write and tribute to your flag. Beautiful! Hugs
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