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Independence

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

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2015

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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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!!!! :) Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/18/2015 9:08:00 AM Thanks Robert I hope learned a little more about our Island :-) hugs jan xx