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.
Jack Tha Lad In Jack Land
Gino went and played pool every Friday night.
With his friend Stevie G, they'd go and have some pints.
The stress from his Mrs at home was wearing on his brain,
So he always wanted to cut it loose, so he didn't go insane!
One day, when he was off his bonce, he drank shots at the bar.
He pulled this little, fine ting, but he never took it far.
He would meet her every other day, and Emma was her name.
Till Poppy spotted them out one day and chased her down the lane.
Gino and Emma used to hook up, but only...
With his friend Stevie G, they'd go and have some pints.
The stress from his Mrs at home was wearing on his brain,
So he always wanted to cut it loose, so he didn't go insane!
One day, when he was off his bonce, he drank shots at the bar.
He pulled this little, fine ting, but he never took it far.
He would meet her every other day, and Emma was her name.
Till Poppy spotted them out one day and chased her down the lane.
Gino and Emma used to hook up, but only...
#Britain
#city
#earth
#healing
#home
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Lines Handwritten Inside a New English Bible
The skyline of the new Jerusalem
stands out against a cloth of black.
To me, an English church
is always clean and crisp like March mornings,
a spray of orange sunflowers,
a stained image of lambs.
The image-bearers walk in robes of sun
and might include me too, if I
could make the leap to faith.
The Bible structures rise within my head,
the flat-roofed cities of the plain
atop which women bathe.
stands out against a cloth of black.
To me, an English church
is always clean and crisp like March mornings,
a spray of orange sunflowers,
a stained image of lambs.
The image-bearers walk in robes of sun
and might include me too, if I
could make the leap to faith.
The Bible structures rise within my head,
the flat-roofed cities of the plain
atop which women bathe.
#Britain
#Christian
#religion #spiritual
#religion #spiritual
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there’s no more big shops
the town has more vape shops
and charity shops and barber
shops and coffee
shops
around for a while, but he just
misses woolworths
and charity shops and barber
shops and coffee
shops
around for a while, but he just
misses woolworths
#Britain
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History
The
British
Empire
A
global
dictatorship
Murderous
bastards
by Jemia
British
Empire
A
global
dictatorship
Murderous
bastards
by Jemia
#Britain
#historical
#oppression
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The Late Richard Franklin
It was a day that classic Doctor Who fans would certainly hate.
We said goodbye to the man who starred as Captain Mike Yates.
His death was even more sad because he died on Christmas Day.
Millions of his fans have missed him ever since he passed away.
People loved his performances and Richard Franklin was his name.
Now that he's deceased, fans of Doctor Who will never be the same.
He starred in one episode of "Harry" and nine episodes of "Crossroads".
When he starred in "Emmerdale Farm", he starred in over thirty episodes. ...
We said goodbye to the man who starred as Captain Mike Yates.
His death was even more sad because he died on Christmas Day.
Millions of his fans have missed him ever since he passed away.
People loved his performances and Richard Franklin was his name.
Now that he's deceased, fans of Doctor Who will never be the same.
He starred in one episode of "Harry" and nine episodes of "Crossroads".
When he starred in "Emmerdale Farm", he starred in over thirty episodes. ...
#Britain
#Christmas
#death #nonfiction
#death #nonfiction
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Angst
Tensions have risen
The fuse has been lit
Anarchy has broken out
The country's gone to shit
You wait ages for a doctor
Our waters riddled with disease
The roads are full of potholes
No one says 'Excuse me, Thank You or Please'
The public are fed up
There's an overflow of aggression
The 1% coast on by
As the rest work through a recession
The boats hit the shores
An influx of illegal immigration
While it's not the main problem
It doesn't help the situation
...
The fuse has been lit
Anarchy has broken out
The country's gone to shit
You wait ages for a doctor
Our waters riddled with disease
The roads are full of potholes
No one says 'Excuse me, Thank You or Please'
The public are fed up
There's an overflow of aggression
The 1% coast on by
As the rest work through a recession
The boats hit the shores
An influx of illegal immigration
While it's not the main problem
It doesn't help the situation
...
#anger
#Britain
#hate
#politics
#violence
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Life Lessons pt 4 (Revelations)
(It did not rain all the time in London. The sidewalks were cleaner. Older Londoners love to have tea with milk and cookies. I remember there was also a thing about flowers in the front yard and it had to look better than someone else’s)
This was our last week in the UK. David and I were allowed to see each other as long as there was an adult nearby.
My sister and I and the other cousins went to meet up with some of their friends from school. These are the same bunch of girls that offered me the cigarette.
The one who announced loving the...
This was our last week in the UK. David and I were allowed to see each other as long as there was an adult nearby.
My sister and I and the other cousins went to meet up with some of their friends from school. These are the same bunch of girls that offered me the cigarette.
The one who announced loving the...
#Britain
#fiction
#summer
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Life Lessons pt 2 (England)
One year later, turning fourteen should not be a pivotal point in anyone’s life. Spoke too soon.
Mom told me and my sister we were all going to England to visit family for the summer. We did not know how to feel since we had never met them before. We left when the sun was setting in the city. It was a beautiful site to see through the small circular window of the plane.
She gave both of us a piece of gum and we thought that was strange since we both have braces and are not allowed to eat it normally.
“Chew it and swallow when we take off. It will help with...
Mom told me and my sister we were all going to England to visit family for the summer. We did not know how to feel since we had never met them before. We left when the sun was setting in the city. It was a beautiful site to see through the small circular window of the plane.
She gave both of us a piece of gum and we thought that was strange since we both have braces and are not allowed to eat it normally.
“Chew it and swallow when we take off. It will help with...
#Britain
#family
#fiction
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High Upon Stone
Ice cracked bones
Heart made of stone
The statue sits upon its throne
All alone birds tend
Her loneliness
Heeding her muted cries
Within is a heart
That could never lie
Outside a body and face
That shall never die
Heart made of stone
The statue sits upon its throne
All alone birds tend
Her loneliness
Heeding her muted cries
Within is a heart
That could never lie
Outside a body and face
That shall never die
#America
#art
#Britain
#culture
#historical
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The 20th Anniversary of Anthony Ainley's Death
Today is the 20th anniversary of the death of a talented British actor. His name was Anthony Ainley. He died on May 3, 2004 at the age of 71. He was best known for starring as Tremas and The Master in the sci-fi tv show "Doctor Who". He starred in ten episodes. He starred as Tremas in his first episode and as The Master in the remaining nine episodes. For those who may not know, The Master is an evil Time Lord from a planet called Gallifrey.
The titles of the Doctor Who episodes that he starred in were "The Keeper of Traken", "Logopolis",...
The titles of the Doctor Who episodes that he starred in were "The Keeper of Traken", "Logopolis",...
#anniversary
#Britain
#death #nonfiction
#death #nonfiction
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The 20th Anniversary of Russell Hunter's Death
It was two decades ago today when an actor took his final breath.
When he starred in Doctor Who, he starred in "The Robots of Death".
His name was Russell Hunter and he was born in February of 1925.
Next year would've been his 100th birthday if he had survived.
Hunter starred in nineteen episodes of "The Gaffer" and one episode of "Born and Bred".
People in England were sad twenty years ago today because they learned he was dead.
In 1976, he starred in one episode of "Play From A".
He also starred in "Daddy's...
When he starred in Doctor Who, he starred in "The Robots of Death".
His name was Russell Hunter and he was born in February of 1925.
Next year would've been his 100th birthday if he had survived.
Hunter starred in nineteen episodes of "The Gaffer" and one episode of "Born and Bred".
People in England were sad twenty years ago today because they learned he was dead.
In 1976, he starred in one episode of "Play From A".
He also starred in "Daddy's...
#death
#anniversary
#Britain #nonfiction
#Britain #nonfiction
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Hail to England Part 4
1990's & beyond
Admiral Sir Cloudesley
Adorior
Akercocke
Anaal Nathrakh
Anathema
Aphex Twin
Benediction
Benighted Leams
Cancer
Cathedral
Cradle of Filth
December Moon
Deviated Instinct
Electric Wizard
Fellwarden
Fen
Forefather
Hateful Abandon
Hybernoid
Infestation
Instinct
James Hardway
Jesu
Lawnmower Deth
My Dying Bride
Nordland
Paradise Lost
Pitchshifter
Porcupine Tree
Portishead
Reign of Erebus ...
Admiral Sir Cloudesley
Adorior
Akercocke
Anaal Nathrakh
Anathema
Aphex Twin
Benediction
Benighted Leams
Cancer
Cathedral
Cradle of Filth
December Moon
Deviated Instinct
Electric Wizard
Fellwarden
Fen
Forefather
Hateful Abandon
Hybernoid
Infestation
Instinct
James Hardway
Jesu
Lawnmower Deth
My Dying Bride
Nordland
Paradise Lost
Pitchshifter
Porcupine Tree
Portishead
Reign of Erebus ...
#music
#admiration
#Britain
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