Once More the Banner
Once more the banner of our fathers’ pride
Waves proud above a fallen Europe’s head!
Once more a godless empire topples dead
At Britain’s feet, the tyrant’s rule denied!
To Bonaparte’s false dream our guns replied,
At Waterloo, where many of us bled.
Today his crooked avatars have fled,
And Satan’s One World hell has crashed and died!
Let this go forth, that those who offer chains
Disguised as peace, through fraud or cunning arts,
Shall know the wrath of Britain’s righteous Lord!
That here the sacred love of place yet reigns
In English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish hearts
That do not fear the despot’s bloody sword!
© Joseph Charles MacKenzie. All rights reserved.
Fabulous poem [please can I share this poem I will mention your name of course?
Dear MacKenzie,
Oh yes, please do share. I would also recommend, if you have the requisite voice or know someone who does, to give it a go posting a recording. My poem belongs to the British people and all who love freedom.
All good wishes!
That says so much for us British..and our land of hope and Glory
Well-done, sir.
If you love traditional lyric poetry, as opposed to establishment pseudo-poetry, I hope you will please consider purchasing the “Sonnets for Christ the King” and “Sonnets for the Queen of Heaven.” Here is a little bit about me: https://mackenzielyricpoetry.com/about/