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Derbyshire Flag- For Contest

The Derbyshire flag has a cross of green with a background of pale blue green for the verdant leas and peaks blue Derwent running through. At the crux of the cross, a Tudor rose fierce history it carries Henry the seventh beat Richard the third Lancaster and York houses married. Combined, their roses red and white for the house of Tudor of old Derbyshire's rose, recently born, resplendent in it's gold. Consider yourself edified in this poetic manner for this may be the last time that I write about a banner. Viv Wigley 12th July For contest 'tell us about your county state city flag', sponsored by Judy Konos

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Len Gasun

Date: 8/11/2015 11:29:00 PM

It's truly my great pleasure and honor to know more about your country and it's national symbol of pride through this excellent tribute poem of yours my dear friend, Viv. My warm congratulations as well on your top win! Thanks a lot for sharing! Hugs and cheers! love lots, Leonora

Tim Ryerson

Date: 8/10/2015 4:41:00 AM

Well Viv, I gotta go to the internet now and look this flag up...I have always wanted to visit Great Britain and see Westminster Abbey and all the other historical sites...Compared to the European countries, the U.S. is still in it's infancy...Congratulations to my friend across the pond - Tim

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/10/2015 6:40:00 AM

Cheers, Tim, you're more than welcome to come over. Regards, Viv

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/9/2015 11:27:00 PM

Great to know about your national pride Viv!Quite informative as well! Congrats on great win!

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/10/2015 12:29:00 AM

You too, Dr Upma, we're all just a little bit wiser now. Viv x

Robert Davidson

Date: 8/9/2015 7:43:00 AM

Taught me something new, well written and thanks for your kind comments on mine. RabCD

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/10/2015 12:28:00 AM

Thanks, Robert, I think I learned more in one hour reading everyone else's poems than I have all year. My brain is now full. The missus will have to do all of the thinking for me now. No change there, then. Regards, Viv

Anu Nayak

Date: 8/9/2015 2:48:00 AM

Wow!!! Awesome poem on Derbishire flag! I googled the image after reading your poem....your poem gave a wonderful picture:-) Hearty congrats dear Viv Wigley! Kudos! Thank you for visiting my poem :-) Love n' luck, Anu:-)

Anu Nayak
Date: 8/9/2015 3:59:00 AM

Yes Viv I do agree......I got to explore few countries based on flags...well the old bell comment was for Jan i guess..... Happy weekend! Love, Anu:-)

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/9/2015 3:26:00 AM

The Old Bell got closed down, sadly, after someone was killed outside, Jan, but a local businessman has bought it and refurbished it. It reopened three weeks ago, and is very swish. Apart from the ballroom, you'd hardly recognise it. Nice, though. Viv x

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/9/2015 3:21:00 AM

Thanks, Anulaxmi, I think we've all come out of this contest a whole lot wiser. Viv x

Jan Allison

Date: 8/9/2015 2:15:00 AM

I will look out for it if I ever get back to Derby - must meet up at the Old Bell pub in Saddler Gate ... it will bring back some memories ... see my disastrous double date poem lol :-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/9/2015 7:07:00 AM

Oh that is sad news Viv - Sadler gate used to be my stomping ground when I was a teen lol:-) Guess it will have to be Ye Olde Dolphin then: - ) Hugs jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/9/2015 3:36:00 AM

Skat A

Date: 8/8/2015 10:47:00 PM

VIV, Congratulations on your Flag win....... SKAT

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/9/2015 1:50:00 AM

Thanks, Skat, an educational contest. Viv x

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/8/2015 8:19:00 PM

We should recognize it anywhere from your vivid description. Congratulations. Joyce

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/9/2015 1:50:00 AM

Thanks, Joyce, nice to be in a great crop of entries. Viv x

David Fisher

Date: 8/8/2015 3:53:00 PM

This is certainly a banner winning poem, Viv! I'll make a note to look for it when I finally get apassport and see a little of the world, though I'm not holding my breath.

Viv Wigley
Date: 8/9/2015 1:52:00 AM

When you finally do get over here, put the Peak District on your list, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Constance La France

Date: 7/20/2015 8:37:00 PM

Great description of that derbyshire flag I will have to Google it to see , great write 7 and thanks for visiting my poetry

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/20/2015 8:41:00 PM

Thanks, BW, we all educate and illuminate here. Viv x

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/12/2015 8:28:00 AM

I certainly consider myself edified. Very good, Viv. :-)

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/12/2015 10:25:00 AM

Thanks, Kim, as flag poems go, not up to my normal standard. Viv x

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/12/2015 7:16:00 AM

- Great explained - Good luck in the contest, Viv - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/12/2015 10:22:00 AM

Takk, Anne Lise. I notice that according to Norwegian law, during the hoisting and lowering of the flag, all males should be bare headed. Well, since I haven't got much hair left, that means I must be Norwegian. WooHoo! Can we get married now? Viv x

Jan Allison

Date: 7/12/2015 6:02:00 AM

I lived there for 24 years Viv and have to admit I never noticed the flag much lol - great write my friend good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/12/2015 10:15:00 AM

It only came into being a few years ago, Jan- same old story- you can't get the staff. Viv x

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/12/2015 12:47:00 AM

What a treat and a lovely tribute about the Derbyshire flag. This poem captured my attention from beginning to end! 7

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/12/2015 12:51:00 AM

Thank you Connie, very kind. You may float into deep slumber just that little bit wiser and, more importantly, sit at dinner parties looking smug because you know something that they can't possibly know. Hee hee.... Viv x