Poems about Britain and being British
#Britain
Poems about Britain and British culture, history, politics and lifestyle. Poems about England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and cities and islands within Britain. Also, poetry about British poets and famous British people.
randyjohnson
Poem Published
24th Jun 2022 00:14am
24th Jun 2022 00:14am
The Death Of Don Henderson
He starred in "Star Wars: A New Hope" and "Doctor Who" as well.
When it came to being a successful British actor, he sure didn't fail.
In Star Wars, Doctor Who and Tank Malling, he starred as "General Cassio Tagge", "Gavrok" and "Percy".
He guest starred in "Last Of The Summer Wine" and "Bulman" and he's been dead for a quarter of a century.
The number of roles that he starred in are too many to list.
He was an extremely talented actor and he has been missed.
When it came to being a successful British actor, he sure didn't fail.
In Star Wars, Doctor Who and Tank Malling, he starred as "General Cassio Tagge", "Gavrok" and "Percy".
He guest starred in "Last Of The Summer Wine" and "Bulman" and he's been dead for a quarter of a century.
The number of roles that he starred in are too many to list.
He was an extremely talented actor and he has been missed.
#death
#anniversary
#Britain
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ragaire
Poem Published
7th Jun 2022 6:59pm
7th Jun 2022 6:59pm
welcome to london
where
face to face
has no place
in a passing existence,
scooters fly by
snatching phones
out of some poor
sods hands
charity workers,
compliment
strangers in
hope of receiving
a sign up donation
as faces
go starved
by meaningless
encounters in
trafalguar square,
where beer
becomes plentiful
for sunken eyes
on monday
evenings
who only
talk of promotions
because they
can't function
without a
glass...
face to face
has no place
in a passing existence,
scooters fly by
snatching phones
out of some poor
sods hands
charity workers,
compliment
strangers in
hope of receiving
a sign up donation
as faces
go starved
by meaningless
encounters in
trafalguar square,
where beer
becomes plentiful
for sunken eyes
on monday
evenings
who only
talk of promotions
because they
can't function
without a
glass...
#LifeStruggles
#Britain
#StreamOfConsciousness
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ragaire
Poem Published
3rd Jun 2022 7:08pm
3rd Jun 2022 7:08pm
betting on lizzy
it can't
get worse
than parties
thrown for
a little old
lady who
dons a
shiny
hat
when
a swarm
of humans
lay docile
in streets
stacking
lives in
plastic
bags,
perhaps
it's my dark
humour or
the human
that pours
out of me
i stake
she won't
be around
in a matter
of weeks
flags
will be
left to
rot on
concrete
maybe
used as
a warm
sheet
or better
to...
get worse
than parties
thrown for
a little old
lady who
dons a
shiny
hat
when
a swarm
of humans
lay docile
in streets
stacking
lives in
plastic
bags,
perhaps
it's my dark
humour or
the human
that pours
out of me
i stake
she won't
be around
in a matter
of weeks
flags
will be
left to
rot on
concrete
maybe
used as
a warm
sheet
or better
to...
#Britain
#StreamOfConsciousness
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randyjohnson
Poem Published
21st May 2022 5:30pm
21st May 2022 5:30pm
Jon Pertwee's Demise
Jon Pertwee portrayed the third incarnation of The Doctor. He starred in five seasons of Doctor Who from 1970 to 1974. He starred in twenty-four episodes. For those who may not know, Pertwee was a British actor. He died twenty-six years ago on May 20, 1996 at the age of seventy-six. He died of a heart attack in his sleep while visiting the USA.
Patrick Troughton starred as the second incarnation of The Doctor. And coincidentally, he also died of a heart attack while visiting the USA. Troughton died on March 28, 1987 at the age of sixty-seven.
Time sure does fly. When...
Patrick Troughton starred as the second incarnation of The Doctor. And coincidentally, he also died of a heart attack while visiting the USA. Troughton died on March 28, 1987 at the age of sixty-seven.
Time sure does fly. When...
#death
#anniversary
#Britain #nonfiction
#Britain #nonfiction
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SatInUGal
Kumar
Kumar
Poem Published
14th Apr 2022 8:38pm
14th Apr 2022 8:38pm
4/13/22
My love is an anachronism
Space time wrinkle caused a schism
UK sent its best to quell
Colonizer clown from hell
Put like this I understand
How things could never go as planned
Your daughter had to end up crazy
All his traits so big and lazy
Now you need someone like you
To take the old and make it new
To fertilize your tired mind
I offer you my great behind
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
Space time wrinkle caused a schism
UK sent its best to quell
Colonizer clown from hell
Put like this I understand
How things could never go as planned
Your daughter had to end up crazy
All his traits so big and lazy
Now you need someone like you
To take the old and make it new
To fertilize your tired mind
I offer you my great behind
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
#rhyming
#historical
#Britain #NaPoWriMo2022
#Britain #NaPoWriMo2022
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dartford
Paul S...
Paul S...
Poem Published
19th Mar 2022 1:21am
19th Mar 2022 1:21am
post brexit
I miss the Polish shops and the Polish woman in our local Costa who’d serve us coffee with compassion, but who is no longer here. I couldn’t afford the biscuits, but seeing I had little money she’d say, just take one, my dear
#Britain
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randyjohnson
Poem Published
7th Mar 2022 11:11pm
7th Mar 2022 11:11pm
The Late Anna Karen
You broke your back at your home in January of 2016 when you fell.
You were the last surviving cast member of "On The Buses" but now you have died as well.
You also starred in "Beautiful Thing" and "What's Up Nurse!".
Breaking your back was bad but your death was far worse.
Because of your talent, receiving fame was what was bound to transpire.
Sadly, you died on February the 22nd because your house caught on fire.
It was very sad to learn that your life ended, your fans are grieving because you didn't survive.
You were a British actress who entertained...
You were the last surviving cast member of "On The Buses" but now you have died as well.
You also starred in "Beautiful Thing" and "What's Up Nurse!".
Breaking your back was bad but your death was far worse.
Because of your talent, receiving fame was what was bound to transpire.
Sadly, you died on February the 22nd because your house caught on fire.
It was very sad to learn that your life ended, your fans are grieving because you didn't survive.
You were a British actress who entertained...
#death
#fire
#Britain #nonfiction
#Britain #nonfiction
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Baldwin
Poem Published
28th Feb 2022 2:30pm
28th Feb 2022 2:30pm
Cathedrals
Inside the vaulted walls
at Salisbury
my voice is arched.
At Winchester
it’s round.
But here in Glastonbury’s ruined choir,
where weary Joseph brought the Grail,
where Arthur lies,
and where my eyes are wide as hymns,
it’s grave;
it goes to ground.
at Salisbury
my voice is arched.
At Winchester
it’s round.
But here in Glastonbury’s ruined choir,
where weary Joseph brought the Grail,
where Arthur lies,
and where my eyes are wide as hymns,
it’s grave;
it goes to ground.
#Britain
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missjem56
Poem Published
25th Feb 2022 8:30pm
25th Feb 2022 8:30pm
Hastings In Late February (Haiku)
South Coast Mardi Gras
Only on a Fat Tuesday
Music festival
by Jemia
Only on a Fat Tuesday
Music festival
by Jemia
#music
#haiku
#Britain
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randyjohnson
Poem Published
15th Jan 2022 11:23pm
15th Jan 2022 11:23pm
Sanford and Steptoe and Son
It has been fifty years since Sanford and Son was first broadcast on TV. It ran for six seasons and 136 episodes. The very first episode aired on January 14, 1972. It's hard to believe that it has been five decades since that sitcom was first broadcast.
What certain people may not know is that Sanford and Son was based on a British sitcom called Steptoe and Son. Fred Sanford was based on Albert Steptoe and Lamont Sanford was based on Harold Steptoe. But Fred and Lamont Sanford were portrayed by black actors. Albert and Harold Steptoe were portrayed by white actors.
Some...
What certain people may not know is that Sanford and Son was based on a British sitcom called Steptoe and Son. Fred Sanford was based on Albert Steptoe and Lamont Sanford was based on Harold Steptoe. But Fred and Lamont Sanford were portrayed by black actors. Albert and Harold Steptoe were portrayed by white actors.
Some...
#anniversary
#Britain
#nonfiction
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randyjohnson
Poem Published
4th Jan 2022 1:00pm
4th Jan 2022 1:00pm
Peter Davison's 40th Anniversary As The Doctor
I began watching the classic Doctor Who TV show in early 1984. I was only twelve years old at the time. The first episodes that I watched were Tom Baker episodes. I've always been a huge fan of the classic Doctor Who, but I'm certainly not a fan of the new Doctor Who.
It was forty years ago today when part one of Peter Davison's first Doctor Who episode aired. It aired on January 4, 1982. His first episode is titled "Castrovalva". At the time, Davison was the youngest actor to play the role of The Doctor. He was only thirty when he was chosen for the role in 1981. He was the fifth...
It was forty years ago today when part one of Peter Davison's first Doctor Who episode aired. It aired on January 4, 1982. His first episode is titled "Castrovalva". At the time, Davison was the youngest actor to play the role of The Doctor. He was only thirty when he was chosen for the role in 1981. He was the fifth...
#anniversary
#Britain
#nonfiction
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Spanker
Poem Published
1st Jan 2022 2:24am
1st Jan 2022 2:24am
Scene
Lovely romantic thing
I saw Ted there
As Heathcliff
On your moor
Having climbed over
An ancient stone wall
Avoiding the Brontes
For some reason
Unknown to me
Old flames perhaps
Too tender the heart
Or out of respect
For what is given
And what is received
I saw you there too
Running wildly
Through joy & tears
Your dress cold & damp
But flying willingly
In a wicked gale
Of driving rain
And you’re smiling
And he’s laughing
Like the wolf
At & for the fox
Who...
I saw Ted there
As Heathcliff
On your moor
Having climbed over
An ancient stone wall
Avoiding the Brontes
For some reason
Unknown to me
Old flames perhaps
Too tender the heart
Or out of respect
For what is given
And what is received
I saw you there too
Running wildly
Through joy & tears
Your dress cold & damp
But flying willingly
In a wicked gale
Of driving rain
And you’re smiling
And he’s laughing
Like the wolf
At & for the fox
Who...
#love
#books
#Britain #Romanticism
#Britain #Romanticism
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#Britain is curated by Northern_Soul (-Missy-).
