I was inspired to write this poem shortly after London hosted the 2012 Olympics. I was so proud of what we achieved as a country and it got me thinking about other great feats our great land had accomplished throughout history.
London
Oh London
Capital of greatness be
Great wonder for all
Travellers to see
A beacon of greatness
In all that you are
On the isle of the sea
In its beauty afar
One thing truly
Gives you your name
One thing could never bring
Your people shame
Royalty and wealth
Is so manifest
Shows to this world
How much we are blessed
London
Great London
Some loath your own name
It’s called out for charity
It’s called out in blame
You are great London
City of the free
Live long in your greatness
On the isle of the sea
Oh London
Though you have long
Deep history
All does not glisten
That is old
You have legends
Tales
Such mysteries
Still you shine on
In Olympian Gold
Oh London
Shine on
With both your
Past and present
With all future banners
Unfurled
Shine on
Oh great beacon
For the isle of the sea
You give hope
To the rest
Of the world
You’re welcome, Kevin.
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Thanks for the kind words, Jacqui. 🙂
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Thanks Liz.
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I also appreciated the heartfelt love of country in your poem.
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I love reading this, Kevin–the patriotism and the love. Kudos to you and your poetry.
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