Ode to Britannia

Ode to Britannia

A Poem by Eric Jameson
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A tribute to my Country

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I
'Tis here in England's somber sky
where hills and pastures roam about.
Gray clouds so gathered round on by,
the Northern gales, all frost and stout.
From Azure shores ebb rolling tides
and soaring high, the seagull glides.
To Emerald hills and pasture land
where British shepherds e'er doth stand.

II
Afar I hear, the Warbler sings
its doting song, bright Harmony.
Of such great Nature - England brings
with deep pervading ecstasy.
Console the past with lightened dreams
of memories from ancient lore.
Medieval knights and kings implore
through shining rivers, lakes and streams.

III
Lo first when fair Britannia rose
and roused the waves she called and cried;
"Ye Britons I shall e'er impose,
to rule the waves with Lion-Pride!"
'Tis ever since at hand's command,
bright England's red hid half the land.
So never shall the Brits be slaves,
for fair Britannia rules the waves.

IV
The British ships ye shan't provoke,
for ye can't break an Heart of Oak.

© 2014 Eric Jameson


Author's Note

Eric Jameson
Rule Britannia, Britannia rule the waves!

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Beautifully penned...an enthralling piece Eric and skillfully done...Loved it...Rose:)

Posted 11 Years Ago



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Eric Jameson
Eric Jameson

London, Kensington, United Kingdom



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