Dear England, how I love you, <br />I will never leave your side. <br />No other land is calling me... <br />'With thee I will abide'. <br /> <br />Your towns are steeped in history <br />From centuries long gone by. <br />Cathedrals grand and beautiful <br />Reach high towards the sky. <br /> <br />All nature wakes from early dawn <br />In England in the spring, <br />When tiny lambs demure are born <br />And choirs of children sing. <br /> <br />Such splendour shines in summer <br />Emerald leaves adorn each tree, <br />Sweet roses of all colours bloom <br />with imposing dignity. <br /> <br />Sad memories of a battle fought <br />Some seventy years ago <br />Live on within the minds of men <br />As the British archives show. <br /> <br />O Queen and Country so beloved <br />Great poets exalt your name... <br />Distinguished seat of learning <br />A majestic hall of fame. <br /> <br />I walk along your peaceful shores <br />My heart is filled with pride, <br />And with tears of joy I sign a pledge <br />'With thee I shall abide'.<br /><br />Joyce Hemsley<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/not-great-britain-but-dear-england/
