Viv Wigley Poet Rhyme

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 August 11, 2015 at 11:29 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 August 10, 2015 at 4:41 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 August 10, 2015 at 6:40 AM Cheers, Tim, you're more than welcome to come over. Regards, Viv

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 9, 2015 at 11:27 PM Great to know about your national pride Viv!Quite informative as well! Congrats on great win! Viv Wigley August 10, 2015 at 12:29 AM You too, Dr Upma, we're all just a little bit wiser now. Viv x

Robert Davidson August 9, 2015 at 7:43 AM Taught me something new, well written and thanks for your kind comments on mine. RabCD Viv Wigley August 10, 2015 at 12:28 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 August 9, 2015 at 2:48 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 August 9, 2015 at 3:59 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 August 9, 2015 at 3:26 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 August 9, 2015 at 3:21 AM Thanks, Anulaxmi, I think we've all come out of this contest a whole lot wiser. Viv x

Jan Allison August 9, 2015 at 2:15 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 August 9, 2015 at 7:07 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 August 9, 2015 at 3:36 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 ps- love the double date poem

Skat A August 8, 2015 at 10:47 PM VIV, Congratulations on your Flag win....... SKAT Viv Wigley August 9, 2015 at 1:50 AM Thanks, Skat, an educational contest. Viv x

Joyce Johnson August 8, 2015 at 8:19 PM We should recognize it anywhere from your vivid description. Congratulations. Joyce Viv Wigley August 9, 2015 at 1:50 AM Thanks, Joyce, nice to be in a great crop of entries. Viv x

David Fisher August 8, 2015 at 3:53 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 August 9, 2015 at 1:52 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 July 20, 2015 at 8:37 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 July 20, 2015 at 8:41 PM Thanks, BW, we all educate and illuminate here. Viv x

Kp Nunez July 12, 2015 at 8:28 AM I certainly consider myself edified. Very good, Viv. :-) Viv Wigley July 12, 2015 at 10:25 AM Thanks, Kim, as flag poems go, not up to my normal standard. Viv x

Anne-Lise Andresen July 12, 2015 at 7:16 AM - Great explained - Good luck in the contest, Viv - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Viv Wigley July 12, 2015 at 10:22 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 July 12, 2015 at 6:02 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 July 12, 2015 at 10:15 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 July 12, 2015 at 12:47 AM What a treat and a lovely tribute about the Derbyshire flag. This poem captured my attention from beginning to end! 7 Viv Wigley July 12, 2015 at 12:51 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