Here in Australia, much is made of St. Patrick’s Day and to some extent St. Andrew’s Day. But, St. George’s Day on the 23rd of April comes and goes without a mention.
So today I’m sitting down and having a few pints of English Ale for St. George’s Day. England gave us a free parliament, the rule of Law and our language – so join me and raise a pint for old England!
Plus a little something to warm the cockles of your heart..!
Good man i will be sure to join you!
ReplyDeleteSt George was out walking
He met a dragon on a hill,
It was wise and wonderful
Too glorious to kill
It slept amongst the wild thyme
Where the oxlips and violets grow
Its skin was a luminous fire
That made the English landscape glow
Its tears were England’s crystal rivers
Its breath the mist on England’s moors
Its larder was England’s orchards,
Its house was without doors
St George was in awe of it
So he took the beast apart
He hid the sleeping dragon
Inside every English heart
So on this day let’s celebrate
bring that English Dragon close
Toast a drink to Queen and country
And the Mighty English Rose
Happy St George's Day! I just officially discovered your blog (actually it's much more than a blog) and it is wonderful. Well done, a really good job here. Right now I'm downing a few pints in preparation for the evening celebrations at our local English pub here in Orange County. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteHoly Great Martyr George, pray to God for us.
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