Hilda Greenhough Poet Rhyme

Dolly Pentreath

Oh, so average, was this wee lady.
Her ordered life had its hum-drum ways.
Eighteenth Century! All are ready
To hear the voice that's spoken in plays.

But Dolly Pentreath had of it none.
Shunning the new, she kept her own tongue.
When she died, with her life full done,
Twas last Cornish speak that Cornwall heard sung.

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Suzanne Delaney September 25, 2024 at 3:20 PM Interesting tale, Hilda: It is good that some cling onto their old ways, otherwise that knowledge would be lost. SuZ Hilda Greenhough September 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM Thank you for reading this history.

Kim Rodrigues September 25, 2024 at 11:57 AM Interesting! Some must keep their own tongue! Hilda Greenhough September 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM I also dislike change. Dolly hung on to her culture. She wasn't a fadist.

Jim Slaughter September 19, 2024 at 9:23 AM A new one for me, too, Hilda, but I enjoyed reading about her. Hilda Greenhough September 19, 2024 at 9:49 AM Thank you for commenting.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 16, 2024 at 12:17 PM - Had to look for this Dolly ... interesting and lovely written, Hilda :) - hugs Hilda Greenhough September 16, 2024 at 2:13 PM Thank you.

David Crandall September 12, 2024 at 6:57 PM How interesting Hilda. I just looked up Dolly Pentreath, Cornish, and Cornwall in Wikipedia. All new to me! Hilda Greenhough September 13, 2024 at 6:39 AM Thank you. It isn't a big story in history, but Dolly is similar to many who refuse to give up their native tongue.

Joseph May September 12, 2024 at 12:01 PM An interesting and informative story, Thanks for sharing Hilda Greenhough September 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM I'm glad you like it. Thanks.

Panagiota Romios September 12, 2024 at 11:55 AM Hi Hilda~ i had never heard of Dolly, thank you for introducing her. I am not familiar wiith ways in England.in the past. But aware of the goings on there now! My poetry mentor is British.)) A delightful, compassionate , humble soul. Pangie! Hilda Greenhough September 12, 2024 at 12:59 PM I am pleased that you like it. Thank you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers September 12, 2024 at 4:20 AM Dear Hilda, An amazing tribute that I loved reading this morning. I love it when I learned something and you were my teacher. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Hilda Greenhough September 12, 2024 at 4:57 AM Thank you. The search for knowledge continues.

Kim Rodrigues September 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM Interesting tribute! Hilda Greenhough September 10, 2024 at 4:09 PM Just a little British history. Enjoy your week.

Victor Buhagiar September 9, 2024 at 1:47 AM A great tribute to a person whose linguist capabilities are now recognised by all. Hilda Greenhough September 9, 2024 at 2:41 AM Thank you for stopping by. I enjoy your comment.

Gershon Wolf September 7, 2024 at 9:44 PM Thank you for introducing us to 'the real Dolly.' ~ Louis Armstrong and Carol Channing (of 'Hello Dolly' fame). Hilda Greenhough September 8, 2024 at 1:00 AM I'm glad you like it.

Valsa George September 7, 2024 at 9:19 PM Enjoyed your beautifully rhyming poem on Dolly Pentreath, though I don't know anything about her. Hilda Greenhough September 8, 2024 at 12:59 AM Thank you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler September 7, 2024 at 9:11 PM Your poem tells a fascinating tale, Hilda! I enjoyed this historical piece. Hilda Greenhough September 8, 2024 at 12:59 AM Thank you. The world is full of people, each one a poem.

Paige Hind September 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM Never heard of her, but she sounds amazing...nice rhyming for her...:) Hilda Greenhough September 7, 2024 at 4:37 PM Thank you. She was a Celt. The language is nearly lost.

Joseph P. DiMino September 7, 2024 at 8:31 AM Wow! I did not know who this fine lady was. Looked her up on line, learned a lot about steadfast character, love of Mother Tongue, and gaining respect nationally for being tried and true. Great read! You get a FAV! Hilda Greenhough September 7, 2024 at 8:43 AM Wow. Thank you. I'm honored.

Ink Empress September 7, 2024 at 6:53 AM I love the rhymes here dear Hilda, i do not know her but youve given an idea of who it is through your words woven here. I love the line “ Shunning the new, she kept her own tongue.” very few stay true to their ways so this must be a special personality. Pleasure reading you always! Sending you light always Hilda Greenhough September 7, 2024 at 8:21 AM Thank you for your positive comment. I have been studying the Celts. Dolly Pentreath was from the Celt people (Cornish) in Cornwall England.