Jack Horne Poet Ode

England's Song

I hear England's strong voice praising its past:
Football's World Cup glory in 1966,
Shakespeare and Marlowe penning plays,
Sir Francis Drake circumnavigating the world,
Queen Elizabeth I, with the stomach and heart of a king,
Queen Victoria, with her ever expanding empire and waistline,
Constable, Turner and Reynolds painting pictures...
and yes, although it can only whisper of its today,
it shall sing once more of new glories, 
it shall shout from its rooftops for St George, 
and be proud of its past and present.

A little Patriotic free verse for Carolyn's contest, inspired by Whitman's 'I hear America singing'

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Joe Maverick April 3, 2020 at 3:04 PM Good to see this write mentioning so many Well known figures that are part of a tapestry That is known throughout the world, and has Helped create the England and later to be U K We Live in today' good to read your work Congrats on the placement and good to see The result of inspiration from Walt Whitmans Write, Jack' '

Eve Roper January 20, 2020 at 2:57 PM Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Carolyn Devonshire January 20, 2020 at 1:24 PM I love the celebration of history in your ode, Jack! As you say, England will "sing once more." That is the way things are -- nations rise to prominence and encounter rough patches along the way. Truly, a joyful ode. Congratulations on a second place in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Connie Marcum Wong January 8, 2020 at 6:24 PM Wow Jack...I love this! I have heritage from both England and Ireland and adore both. So well expressed. A Fave for me my friend. I will bet Carolyn will love this! xxoo