Sonnet for St David

Sonnet

The leek will sit with pride upon that hat;

and, yes, a daffodil’s another plant.

The two are often worn, so let us chat

about St David’s Day - or Dewi Sant.

This prelate was a Christian and we know

he was a bishop and the son of Non,

and grandson of a king, said to be so,

that king, we’re told, of Ceredigion.

St David will be found within stained glass.

There’s also a cathedral named for him.

It’s hard to miss St David as we pass

and some will even hum a well-known hymn.

Ah yes, we rather like the daffs and leeks,

could wear the daffs or eat those leeks for weeks.

(1 March 2025)

(appeared in Carmarthen, Wales, UK, library on 1 March, which is St David's Day, St D being the Patron Saint of Wales, d. 589 AD)

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

A belated happy St David’s day my friend. I’m a huge fan of the Welsh, daffodils and leeks too. Admired the history lesson in your fine sonnet. All the best.

Chris

[Andrew John]

Thanks so much, Chris. Not getting into lib/IT as often these days. Chat will no doubt change. So an even more happy St D's!