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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.

Copyright © Hilda Greenhough | Year Posted 2024

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Suzanne Delaney Date: 9/25/2024 3:20:00 PM Interesting tale, Hilda: It is good that some cling onto their old ways, otherwise that knowledge would be lost. SuZ Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/25/2024 5:00:00 PM Thank you for reading this history.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/25/2024 11:57:00 AM Interesting! Some must keep their own tongue! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/25/2024 2:48:00 PM I also dislike change. Dolly hung on to her culture. She wasn't a fadist.

Jim Slaughter Date: 9/19/2024 9:23:00 AM A new one for me, too, Hilda, but I enjoyed reading about her. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/19/2024 9:49:00 AM Thank you for commenting.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/16/2024 12:17:00 PM - Had to look for this Dolly ... interesting and lovely written, Hilda :) - hugs Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/16/2024 2:13:00 PM Thank you.

David Crandall Date: 9/12/2024 6:57:00 PM How interesting Hilda. I just looked up Dolly Pentreath, Cornish, and Cornwall in Wikipedia. All new to me! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/13/2024 6:39:00 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 Date: 9/12/2024 12:01:00 PM An interesting and informative story, Thanks for sharing Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/12/2024 1:00:00 PM I'm glad you like it. Thanks.

Panagiota Romios Date: 9/12/2024 11:55:00 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! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/12/2024 12:59:00 PM I am pleased that you like it. Thank you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/12/2024 4:20:00 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 Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/12/2024 4:57:00 AM Thank you. The search for knowledge continues.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/10/2024 3:14:00 PM Interesting tribute! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/10/2024 4:09:00 PM Just a little British history. Enjoy your week.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/9/2024 1:47:00 AM A great tribute to a person whose linguist capabilities are now recognised by all. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/9/2024 2:41:00 AM Thank you for stopping by. I enjoy your comment.

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

Valsa George Date: 9/7/2024 9:19:00 PM Enjoyed your beautifully rhyming poem on Dolly Pentreath, though I don't know anything about her. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/8/2024 12:59:00 AM Thank you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 9/7/2024 9:11:00 PM Your poem tells a fascinating tale, Hilda! I enjoyed this historical piece. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/8/2024 12:59:00 AM Thank you. The world is full of people, each one a poem.

Paige Hind Date: 9/7/2024 4:30:00 PM Never heard of her, but she sounds amazing...nice rhyming for her...:) Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/7/2024 4:37:00 PM Thank you. She was a Celt. The language is nearly lost.

Joe Dimino Date: 9/7/2024 8:31:00 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! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/7/2024 8:43:00 AM Wow. Thank you. I'm honored.

Ink Empress Date: 9/7/2024 6:53:00 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 Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/7/2024 8:21:00 AM Thank you for your positive comment. I have been studying the Celts. Dolly Pentreath was from the Celt people (Cornish) in Cornwall England.