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Devonshire

Devon by County Devonshire by name Exeter the capital Part of England's frame Her coat of arms That warrants claim Displays a red crowned lion And Naval fame Three sea faring Sirs Are Devon born Chichester, Drake - Raleigh Nautical strong We all come from somewhere Not where we reside Its from back in the past On our ancestors tide So where ever you are And where you are from On this beautiful Earth We all belong. " Tribute to a fellow poet "

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/12/2009 11:34:00 AM

Nicely written. Keep writing. Sara

James Peranteau

Date: 5/13/2009 12:02:00 AM

James,...awesome write ! I bet theres a smile on the poets face! james

Lena Pate

Date: 5/2/2009 8:37:00 AM

Good tribute. I loved the last of the piece. We do tend to forget what background forged us into who we are. Nicely penned.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/1/2009 4:50:00 PM

You have mail, James!

Christopher Higgins

Date: 5/1/2009 8:21:00 AM

Golden tribute to a golden artist.

L'Nass Shango

Date: 5/1/2009 7:29:00 AM

A proud Brit, with great knowledge of the scape, and a loving tribute to another ... a sweet thing to do ... happy to meet you my prolific friend ... love and smiles.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 4/30/2009 7:25:00 PM

Excellent choice of a poet to whom to give tribute. I also like the historical feel. It sends me reflecting to Carolyn Devonshire's historical poems. Great writing. D S-J

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/30/2009 5:46:00 PM

You caught me by surprise, James. Didn't know about Drake and Raleigh, but I have a great grandfather who was a sea captain in the Civil War (though his name wasn't Devonshire). Thank you so much for this lovely tribute. As a seafarer myself, it is nice to know the name is attached to sailors. Thank you so much for researching and writing this! Love to you! Carolyn

Ronald Bingham

Date: 4/30/2009 4:31:00 PM

You could not have picked a more worthy subject. I for one have become a loyal fan of the Devonshire Clan. God Bless. Ron

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/30/2009 2:30:00 PM

Ohhhhh that is a lovely county!! Light & Love

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/30/2009 2:01:00 PM

i love devon,i love devonshire and i love caroline devonshire,she s a great poet,historian and mostly friend,best tributr ever----and bravo to you my friend,england is all magical too and i love it

Brandee Augustus

Date: 4/30/2009 1:50:00 PM

Beautifully worded poem. Very delicate in description. Very universal yet rich in European history, not to mention every other country in the world where the United Kingdom made its mark. Lovely write!

Edward Orozco

Date: 4/30/2009 1:45:00 PM

very lovely piece! im sure the fellow poet you speak of will truly rejoice in this piece as i have just by reading it. - darkpoet

Donna Golden

Date: 4/30/2009 1:42:00 PM

Lovely tribute, James! I enjoy the rich reference to heritage and history. Would you please give me your take on a narrative poem I have posted called, "The Choice of Bonny Aileas"?Best wishes to you, Donna