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Isle of Man is my home - it is a Crown Dependency and is Not owned by the United Kingdom. Democracy – we claim to be the oldest continual Parliament in the world! Every year on 5th July we celebrate Tynwald Day Proclaiming our new laws in an open air sitting of our Parliament Eleven O’clock is when the church ceremony begins then the Norse tradition of promulgating the laws takes place on Tynwald Hill Deemster’s participate in the ceremony, wearing scarlet robes and long wigs Elizabeth our Queen last attended the ceremony in 2003 National anthem ‘O land of our Birth’ is sung with such pride Cushag the national flower is worn on this special day Evening ends with a spectacular firework display, which fills the skies Contest: Celebrate Independence – Kim Merryman 07~18~15

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Kim Merryman

Date: 7/23/2015 9:32:00 AM

Jan, it was a pleasure to read about your country and how they celebrate on Tynwald Day! Thank you for sharing! Congrats on your placement in my contest! Love, Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2015 9:35:00 AM

Many thanks for a great contest Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/23/2015 8:40:00 AM

Jan, I stopped by to say congratulations your awesome win:-)Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2015 8:41:00 AM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/23/2015 1:57:00 AM

Congrats on ur winning awesome write Jan ! Great acrostic!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2015 2:02:00 AM

Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Terry

Date: 7/23/2015 1:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Jan. The Isle of Man must be a great place to write poetry because yours is exceptional. ÷ ) Janece

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2015 2:02:00 AM

Oh that is a lovely comment thank you Janece - I am blessed my husband's cancer has released a creative streak I never wrote before his surgery in November 2013 - since I joined the site it is like a tap has been turned on and I never want it to stop:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 7/23/2015 12:37:00 AM

jan, congratulations on your win. Awesome Acrostic. Love SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2015 2:00:00 AM

Thanks Skat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 7/22/2015 10:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your win,Jan, I've learned a lot from your write. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2015 1:59:00 AM

Oh thanks Eve i didn't know it had been judged:-) hugs jan xx

Funom Makama

Date: 7/22/2015 11:47:00 AM

this is an awesome piece. Its nice visiting your pages once again. Definitely a 7!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/22/2015 11:52:00 AM

Thanks so much Funom:-)hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet

Date: 7/20/2015 11:27:00 AM

You have a gift in telling a story that lets the reader feel a part of what is unfolding before them. Very well written. Emile. #7

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2015 11:32:00 AM

Thanks Emile - Tynwald day a very special day and the best way I could honour it was in this poem about Independence - so glad you enjoyed my write:-) hugs Jan xx

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 7/20/2015 7:32:00 AM

Right on the money I'd say, best of luck in the comp. And thanks for teaching me something about the Isle of Man that I didn't know.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2015 7:37:00 AM

We may be a small Island Scott but we still uphold the traditions here:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/19/2015 9:35:00 AM

Very informative and, the history in a nutshell. Enjoyed it, Jan. I have to come there next time. Good luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2015 9:37:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/19/2015 12:57:00 AM

G'day Jan... I'm off to Mr. Google. You've whet my appetite good and proper Jan. Enjoy your celebration - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2015 4:03:00 AM

It poured with rain this year Lindsay - I don't go - done it once and that's my duty done - its a bank holiday on that day so I chill at home and listen on the radio:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/18/2015 11:41:00 PM

Wonderful expressions Jan! Gl in contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2015 4:00:00 AM

thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/18/2015 7:33:00 PM

you did a great job describing this day and informing us more about your lovely region. I really love where you live,Jan!! Kim should love this one too.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 7:35:00 PM

Thanks Andrea thought I would give the contest a go and let you know a little about our Independence day:-)hugs Jan xx

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 7/18/2015 5:30:00 PM

Awesome! Now i know a little bit more about you. All the best in the contest Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 5:32:00 PM

Thanks Njeri:-) hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 7/18/2015 3:33:00 PM

Fine tribute to the IOM Jan, nice, James xx

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 3:47:00 PM

Thanks James I guess you feel the same way about Scotland:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 7/18/2015 3:07:00 PM

A spectacular tribute to your land Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 3:20:00 PM

Thanks Tim - my hubby works on the broadcasting of annual ceremony - a totally unique historical event:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/18/2015 2:27:00 PM

Each poem you write about this place, makes me more determined to visit!!!! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 2:45:00 PM

It is tiny tiny tiny but perfectly formed Arthur am sure you would love it:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/18/2015 1:53:00 PM

Islands hold a special place in my heart, living on one myself. I so enjoyed learning about yours. I would love seeing this celebration one day. This is a terrific entry Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 2:05:00 PM

Thanks Connie - I am so glad you enjoyed my poem - it is fascinating learning about different traditions:-) hugs jan xx

Ettie Christian-Bowling

Date: 7/18/2015 1:25:00 PM

It must be so beautiful where you live Jan....I've wanted for a long time to visit the isle of man....Maybe one day I will ...Just maybe -Love Ettie

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 2:02:00 PM

Small but perfectly formed Ettie lol I just wish the weather was a little warmer some days:-) hugs jan xx

Sneha Rv

Date: 7/18/2015 12:39:00 PM

This is marvellous, dear Jan!! All the best in the contest!! :D :D

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 1:16:00 PM

Thanks Sneha so glad you enjoyed it:-) hugs Jan xx

Darlene Gifford

Date: 7/18/2015 9:06:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this informative poem, Jan about your Aisle of Man, your home. Wonderfully written and educational, too. Your National Anthem "O Land of our Birth," I want to read the words. I'll check the internet and see if I can find the song. And I've never heard of your National flower, Cushag. I'll check that out, too. A 7 and best to you in the contest....Darlene

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 9:09:00 AM

Thanks Darlene I thought you would enjoy it after I read your lovely comment on the flag poem:-) hugs jan xx

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 7/18/2015 9:05:00 AM

That was a difficult topic to provide for sure. I think you presented the work in a format very pleasant and artfully. Thanks for the visit to your graced land.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/18/2015 9:08:00 AM

Thanks Robert I hope learned a little more about our Island :-) hugs jan xx