Croeso Y Cymru

Wales to me is ... places of unpronounceable beauty steam trains coastal walks in the rain castles Cromlechs and Celtic crosses Diolch yn fawr for the memories ... beautiful welcoming people stubborn and fiercely resilient who gave me a home for years An immigrant greeted with kindness ... Wales is where I raised my five children bandaged scraped knees and innocence set them forth on their wonderful journey The most beautiful flag in the world ... fiery red dragon on white and green pastures for magic passion and love proud banner and mythical legends An anthem unsurpassed by any other ... land of poets singers and people of stature spirit not hindered by treacherous hands or silencing the sweet harp of my land My farmhouse of field stone and wood ... coal fired Aga warming the kitchen providing shelter and sparkling dreams cows sheep and daffodils cheering me on Rugby propelling this tiny nation past oppression and invasion staking its claim on a peaceful map my daughter plays for the national team Eisteddfod recitals dance and song ... my kids trilingual from the tip of their tongue international examples of healing the wounds of ignorance belligerence and aggression Charming Wales to me is ... part of my heritage and narration sea shores and mountain retreats part of my body mind and soul 05th June 2020 and counting my blessing ‘Croeso y Cymru’ - - - Welcome to Wales ‘Diolch yn fawr’ - - - Thank you very much Fifth stanza with translations from the anthem