Cheers

I sing this morn of England's day
they say it's not the thing to do
for we're English ,through and through,
not needed,when red on the map,held sway;
Though this short verse is not a lot,
penned to show England is not forgot;
Of one achievement only,I will boast
and give you this day a toast:
In this fair land you may never alight,
each day in its 'mongrel tongue' we write.

I will toast it with a glass or two
and hope that you may do so too.




England's National day is this week 23rd and this is
an example of the kind of theme for my new contest' SONNET ME'

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 4/23/2010 5:46:00 PM
Interesting holiday in England..Keep the creative pen flowing..8 syllables, only 12 lines, Is the rhyme irregular? Sara
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Date: 4/22/2010 2:11:00 PM
aha, now I see the inspiration for your great little sonnet contest! Very patriotic of you to post us of England! Luv, andrea
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Date: 4/20/2010 6:03:00 PM
Cheered me with many a smile, and I'll clink my glass with a toast to the British Isles!!
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Date: 4/20/2010 3:59:00 PM
I raise my glass to you and to your country ..BG BG
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Date: 4/20/2010 10:32:00 AM
I wish you and yours the best in your day of celebration my friend. Golly me Brian a sonnet contest oh my. I will give it a try but..... Love, Carol
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Date: 4/20/2010 5:11:00 AM
U have my toast along with your wonderful words this jolly Tuesday morning here in USA ... a rousing salute to your country.. hope all is OK now with the air traffic mess.. luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 4/20/2010 4:16:00 AM
And as would be said , at this side of the pond , Sir Brian ; Sláinte !!! ....
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Date: 4/20/2010 4:04:00 AM
Sonnet excellent!
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