James Fraser Poet Rhyme

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 August 12, 2009 at 11:34 AM Nicely written. Keep writing. Sara

James Peranteau May 13, 2009 at 12:02 AM James,...awesome write ! I bet theres a smile on the poets face! james

Lena Pate May 2, 2009 at 8:37 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 May 1, 2009 at 4:50 PM You have mail, James!

Christopher Higgins May 1, 2009 at 8:21 AM Golden tribute to a golden artist.

L'Nass Shango May 1, 2009 at 7:29 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 April 30, 2009 at 7:25 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 April 30, 2009 at 5:46 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 April 30, 2009 at 4:31 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 April 30, 2009 at 2:30 PM Ohhhhh that is a lovely county!! Light & Love

Charmaine Chircop April 30, 2009 at 2:01 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 April 30, 2009 at 1:50 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 April 30, 2009 at 1:45 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 April 30, 2009 at 1:42 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