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Pride In Man - Skat's Flag Contest

triskele* at half mast
full military honours
no birdsong is heard


Jan Allison
17th July 2015
Country – Isle of Man


(* pronounced tris –kel 2 syllables) 5,7,5 SYLLABLES CHECKED

The triskele symbol (as found on the Manx flag) is very characteristic of the three interlocked and conjoined spirals found in Celtic art throughout Celtic north western Europe

Contest:- You Country’s Flag - Skat

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Poet Destroyer A July 27, 2015 at 9:15 PM Jan, Congratulations on your awesome win. every poem has been an honor to read. Love LINDA Jan Allison July 27, 2015 at 9:18 PM Thanks Linda I agree there have been some smashing poems:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus July 25, 2015 at 3:54 PM You took your chance, Jan, and your courage paid off! Congratulations!! Hugs // paul Jan Allison July 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM Thanks Paul - i am very proud whenever I see the manx flag flying - i expect to see a few along the Champs Elysees tomorrow for the final stage of the Tour de franc:-) Hugs Jan xx Wonder if Mark Cavendish can bring it home for the Isle of Man again. I will be shouting at the TV lol

Andrea Dietrich July 24, 2015 at 11:04 PM Jan, yours was simply wonderful. It was one of my favorites. Congrats on the winners' list. Jan Allison July 25, 2015 at 3:37 AM Thanks Andrea - I saw some great writes I was grateful to place in the contest:-) hugs jan x

David Mohn July 24, 2015 at 9:21 PM Terrific Jan...big congrats to you :) Jan Allison July 24, 2015 at 9:23 PM Thanks David I have lived here for 19 years and I consider it my homeland forevermore:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 23, 2015 at 10:57 PM Wonderful haiku Jan that depicts ur love for the country n flag! Congrats on big win! Jan Allison July 24, 2015 at 2:25 AM Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A July 23, 2015 at 7:55 PM WONDERFUL WIN Jan Allison July 24, 2015 at 2:25 AM Thanks Skat:-) hugs jan xx

James Fraser July 18, 2015 at 3:39 PM Love the Manx flag, it's wonderful Jan, James xx Jan Allison July 18, 2015 at 3:51 PM Shame it occasionally gets mistaken for a Nazi swastika James:-( hugs Jan xx

Darlene Gifford July 18, 2015 at 8:39 AM Jan, I'm so taken in by this haiku and the pictures. I found it informing, inspiring, and educational. Way to go, girl! A 7. This should rate high in the contest. ~~Darlene Darlene Gifford July 18, 2015 at 8:51 AM Your pride for the Island you've lived on for 19 years, Jan is clearly visible. And I will go right now and find your other poem on Independence. Thanks, Darlene Jan Allison July 18, 2015 at 8:42 AM Thanks so much Darlene - we have lived here for 19 years and I am very proud of this lovely little Island. I have just submitted a poem on Independence which will tell you a little more of my nation:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus July 17, 2015 at 5:02 PM This is a lovely, touching haiku, Jan. Your footnote is helpful and informative. Hugs // paul Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 5:05 PM I'm not sure if it's what Skat wanted Paul but I'll take my chance:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath July 17, 2015 at 4:52 PM Flying with brave and offering honour to your Flag. Good luck in the contest. 7 indeed. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 4:57 PM Thanks as ever for your support BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud July 17, 2015 at 3:51 PM this piece makes your flag fly high, jan... splendid 'ku.. huggs Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 3:54 PM I hope Skat likes it Nette:-) It's really about pride in the flag rather than the flag itself - but will take my chances:-) hugs Jan xx

Debbie Guzzi July 17, 2015 at 3:30 PM Cool flag. Go Jan! Light & Love Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 3:34 PM Thanks Debbie:-) hugs Jan xx

Sneha Rv July 17, 2015 at 9:24 AM This is fantastic, dear Jan! All the best in the contest!! :D :D Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 12:14 PM Hello my friend not seen you for a while:-) hope all is well:-) Hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis July 17, 2015 at 7:42 AM Touching, moving and powerful! 7! Good luck! Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 7:46 AM Thanks Demetrios always a pleasure to hear from you - am thinking of you at this difficult time:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless July 17, 2015 at 7:39 AM Een the birds weep in silence.....Touching tribute in a haiku Jan. Very nice. Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 7:42 AM Thanks John not sure if it is what Skat is looking for but this is where my muse took me:-( hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman July 17, 2015 at 4:59 AM Oh how sad this is Jan, nothing worst than the young losing their lives,,,,you belong to a very proud nation..also so historic. Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 5:10 AM So difficult to do a poem about it Harry - I have such pride in the Manx flag and love to see it on the TV. Sadly the 3 legs emblem is sometimes considered to be like the swastika and one year 2 athletes were made to cover it up with tape on the back of their running vests in the commonwealth games:-( hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong July 16, 2015 at 8:15 PM This is memorable and very beautiful and touching Jan! Best of luck in the contest. 7 Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 4:40 AM I'm not sure if it is what Skat is looking for - thanks for being the first to comment:-) hugs Jan xx