byrned Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Please take a few minutes to read it.:yes: Found this on other website, it brought tears to my eye, and for me this is the answer. Hope you enjoy it. from, deb. From This England Spring 2008 Mother England By Gillian Parker If you plan to leave My shores Do it when you’re very young, Leave before your memory stores Knowledge of your mother tongue. Leave before you call Me “ Home” And before your Heart is given Because , if after that You roam, Then forever you are riven. though your eyes may seek and find wondrous sights on land and sea you will always find your mind Turning homeward back to Me. You will hunger ,you will thirst, You will suffer all your days , Yearning for what you knew first, English folk and English ways. English lanes with hedges high, English gardens all in bloom. English earth English sky, English fields and English coomb. English habits , Eyes that smile, English jokes I think are funny English clothing worn with style, English weather , damp or sunny. And in your rememberings, Let the pride blot out the pain. Pride in England’s Kings and Queens. Pride in speaking England’s name. Pride in all that made me great , Pride in my illustrious past. Pride in that I played the game And shall until the very last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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