Topic: To Scotland, our Thistle! | |
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Edited by
Larsson71
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Wed 06/10/20 04:42 AM
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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. AUTHOR UNKNOWN |
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Nice!
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Nice one
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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?
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Edited by
Larsson71
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Sun 06/14/20 09:31 AM
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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? ![]() ![]() |
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Still a great story to tell and learn from.
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