Roy Pett Poet Sonnet

My Country

Oh to live on the land of great poets
Keats, Shelly, Wordsworth and Shakespeare plus more,
this land of bravery, tales of heroics
a land that's tranquil, seas lapping it's shore,

a country so diverse that makes it great
country of countries, island of islands,
national parks, Great Lakes, grand estates
miles and miles of beaches of golden sand,

oh to be in Britain come rain or shine
there's always a welcome with a big smile,
great food, good weather, our own sparkling wine
come visit us just for a little while,

England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales,
Britannia rules waves with unfurled sails.

8/30/2018
(your) Country 'tis of thee Poetry Contest.
Shakespearean sonnet.

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Sandra Haight September 9, 2018 at 10:38 AM Such a well-written Sonnet and lovely tribute to your homeland, Roy. Congratulations on your nice placement on this short list of winners! Sandra :) Roy Pett September 9, 2018 at 10:58 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Sandra, your support is really appreciated and encouraging thanks again. :))

Line Gauthier September 8, 2018 at 6:00 PM Congrats on your win, Roy. Well penned. Roy Pett September 8, 2018 at 6:10 PM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Line, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. :))

Subimal Sinha-Roy September 7, 2018 at 4:00 AM Congratulations, Roy on your well deserved win. Roy Pett September 7, 2018 at 8:07 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Subimal, much appreciated. :))

Jean Murray September 6, 2018 at 1:06 PM Sounds inviting Roy. Well done on your placement. Roy Pett September 6, 2018 at 2:46 PM Thank you so much Jean, your support is really appreciated. :))

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 6, 2018 at 9:43 AM Back with congrats my friend :) xomo! Roy Pett September 6, 2018 at 11:45 AM Thank you so much Maureen for your congratulations, you’re too kind my dear friend. :))

Tom Cunningham August 31, 2018 at 12:56 PM A well written sonnet Roy, Britannia would be proud. Good luck. Tom Roy Pett September 1, 2018 at 9:58 AM "Thanks Tom for your very kind comment and best wishes, I’m so pleased that you like this and thanks for your support much appreciated my friend. :))"

Charles Reese August 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM A well written sonnet. I would like to visit wales someday. Part of my family came from thee and I love their music. Roy Pett September 1, 2018 at 9:28 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment Charles, Wales has so much to offer for all interests and so much history, well worth visiting, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 31, 2018 at 8:36 AM Wonderfully done Roy! Good luck in the contest :) xomo! Roy Pett September 1, 2018 at 9:22 AM Thank you so much Maureen for your very kind comment and best wishes, your support is really appreciated my dear friend. :))

Heidi Sands August 31, 2018 at 8:16 AM Nice Roy! It makes me want to visit :) Roy Pett August 31, 2018 at 8:31 AM Thank you so much Heidi, you would be welcomed with open arms my dear friend, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))