Scottish
I am a Scot from the city of hills
That Burgh nestling amongst deep crevices
My anthem consists of the blowing wind
As my tartan flutters to form its liege
My Scotland is not just about the brave
It's also a place of art and culture
Popular plays draw the crowds and fill tills
With Cathedrals of song for services
And religion I shall never rescind
My strong castle you can but try to siege
For I am a true Scot and not a slave
With identity that shall never rupture
Roger Bennett, 2013
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This poem was written with a Scottish friend and actor in mind. The 'city of hills' refers to his hometown Edinburgh. The 'blowing wind' is of course the bagpipes. The reference to religion is deliberately neutral to cater for a diverse society and the many denominations that now exist beyond the main two. The line 'my strong castle' has nothing to do about structures, but instead refers to strength of character. This theme continues with the last two lines. The poem was written with five feet per line and two stanzas each consisting of six lines. The rhyming sequence ABCDEF applies to each of the stanzas rather than the lines within. The first four lines were written in March and the remainder of the poem completed in April. The gap between the two writing sessions occurred because I wanted to write a poem called 'O Benrhyncoch' about Matthew Wilson MC and another about James Ashworth VC, along with completing some artwork, and spending time with our grandchildren.
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