Let the lily of France, in luxuriance bloom
Let the shamrock of Erin, its beauty maintain
Let the rose of fair England, still waft its perfume
But the Thistle of Scotland, will dearest remain.
'Twas the badge that our fathers, triumphantly wore
When they followed their sovereigns to vanquish the Dane
The emblem our Wallace, in battle aye bore
Then the Thistle of Scotland, must dearest remain.
It blooms on our mountains, it blooms in the vale
It blooms in the winter, in snow and in rain
The type of her sons, when rude seasons assail
To Scotland, her Thistle will dearest remain.

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Nice!

Nice one .

Wow, so patriotic! Besides the fact that only thistles grow in Scotland... Why choose such a thorny flower as the national symbol... Does it represent the people or culture?

St Andrew the patron Saint of Scotland was ready to lead his army into battle one time, but the army who was against him plotted an ambush while they were sleeping. They were sneaking up on Andrew's army, but walked across a field full of thistles. Their cries alerted Andrew's army who prevented what could've been a complete massacre of his army and the enemy was dealt with. Which also meant the invaders were driven away, ensuring our nation was free! If it's true, or just folklore and old wives tales, who knows Shelley? Myths and legends have a habit of bring romantised over time though!

Still a great story to tell and learn from.