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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 Date: 9/9/2018 10:38:00 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 :) Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/9/2018 10:58:00 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Sandra, your support is really appreciated and encouraging thanks again. :))

Line Gauthier Date: 9/8/2018 6:00:00 PM Congrats on your win, Roy. Well penned. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/8/2018 6:10:00 PM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Line, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. :))

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 9/7/2018 4:00:00 AM Congratulations, Roy on your well deserved win. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/7/2018 8:07:00 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Subimal, much appreciated. :))

Jean Murray Date: 9/6/2018 1:06:00 PM Sounds inviting Roy. Well done on your placement. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/6/2018 2:46:00 PM Thank you so much Jean, your support is really appreciated. :))

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/6/2018 9:43:00 AM Back with congrats my friend :) xomo! Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/6/2018 11:45:00 AM Thank you so much Maureen for your congratulations, you’re too kind my dear friend. :))

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/31/2018 12:56:00 PM A well written sonnet Roy, Britannia would be proud. Good luck. Tom Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/1/2018 9:58:00 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 Date: 8/31/2018 10:00:00 AM A well written sonnet. I would like to visit wales someday. Part of my family came from thee and I love their music. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/1/2018 9:28:00 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 Date: 8/31/2018 8:36:00 AM Wonderfully done Roy! Good luck in the contest :) xomo! Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/1/2018 9:22:00 AM Thank you so much Maureen for your very kind comment and best wishes, your support is really appreciated my dear friend. :))

Heidi Sands Date: 8/31/2018 8:16:00 AM Nice Roy! It makes me want to visit :) Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 8/31/2018 8:31:00 AM Thank you so much Heidi, you would be welcomed with open arms my dear friend, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))