Flame Lily Poem by Terry Dawson

Flame Lily

Rating: ★4.5


Upon the bouldered kopjie's side
A flower to stir a nations pride
Borne on scrambling plant, a flame;
Symbol of honour and acclaim
To those who once the world defied
In nation bearing Rhodes's name.

Terry Dawson
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: africa,pride
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Akhtar Jawad 13 May 2018

I was mesmerized by the poet's love for his great nation!

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Kelly Kurt 24 August 2015

A wonderful poem, Terry. Sometimes short is better. Thanks

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Harare, Zimbabwe.
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