Comment from Jumbo J

Excellent

Hi Jaq,

there's all one tribe... all one people... but AUNTY wants the control... whether it's America, Scotland or even Australia... well at least one had the sense to fight for their independence... we've tried here twice to no avail... still tied to the apron-strings... lets hope your up-coming Commonwealth games shows the motherland your all grown-up, that it's time to let go of control... that Scotland is and always be its own identity... truly, I think that Aunty's just scared of letting go of such power... but it's time... run your own game, cut the apron-strings... good luck with the referendum... but there's loyalist hiding everywhere.

With our thoughts we create,
our own freedom,
James xx

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2014

Hi James there certainly are many waiting to pounce. The BBC are only reporting one side up here and it isn't ours. I didn't realise how much the government controls our media. I was so naive before this. The was an anti-austerity march in London the other weekend with 50,000 people out in force, making their feelings felt, and nothing live on the BBC. They even doctored the live feed CCTV into London to show a normal day. Thank God for the internet.

Many thanks for your good wishes and one day we will all be free <3. Love as always to you and Jade xxxx

Comment from Emily George

Excellent

Great rhythm and rhyme to your interesting crusade
May your words incite interest for your cause.
I like the use of poetry to express concerns for our world around us. Well done

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Many thanks for your lovely words Emily. Poetry can be a powerful tool. :) Jaq xxx

Comment from reconciled

Excellent

hm hmm..."run...and you may live...at least a lil' while......and many years from now lying in your beds...would you trade all those days for just one...to look our enemy in the eye...and say....you may take our lives in forfeiture of your own...that parts mine....but...you will NEVER....TAKE OUR FREEDOM!!!...... Hello Jaq's....I'm with you girl....I've been Scottish ever since I seen that movie....draw the line...-wink-...love Michael

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Ahhh thank you so much my friend. We'll stand shoulder to shoulder in the quest for FREEDOMMMMMM !!! Many thanks for your review Jaq xxx

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

I am Native American mixed and all is forgiven. Hope the Scotts can get what they want. My wife's people are Scotts. Play the pipes each year at family reunion. Peace .

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Many thanks Ben and may your day be wonderful. I am one of the few who actually enjoy the pipes :) Jaq xx

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

I came from the clans: Melville, Leslie, and Macgregor so I am hoping and praying for your cause. This is a nice poem and as an American, I thank you for your holiday wished.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

You are so welcome and I too hope that we can celebrate next year as America does today :) JAq xx

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

excellent use of abcb rhyme - love the proximate pairing of freedom and referendum and abundance/independence
America, enjoy your day - add comma for direct address
I wish you all the best in your quest for independence, a desire you express effectively in this poem :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thanks for the pointers, as always, Brooke. You help me no end :). Have a great day :) JAq xx

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

This reminds me of another great Scotsman by the name of William Wallace. He was such a brave soldier that fought for freedom for your country such a very long time ago. This was a well written verse that I enjoyed reading and writing this response for... John

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you John, let's hope some of today's Scots have his grit and determination. Many thanks for your kind review, Jaq xx

Comment from Shirley B

Excellent

What a lovely poem. I think your couplets are great. I am so sorry someone had to bring up political correctness for your poem. You didn't offend me, I enjoyed it very much. Best of luck in your country's quest of freedom, Shiley

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Shirley your words are very comforting. I would never knowingly insult such a noble race of people. Thanks for your kind review and good luck wishes for Independence, Jaq xx

Comment from Delahay

Excellent

I understand what you meant and as a person of both Scottish and Native American descent I took no insult at what you said and welcome the idea of independence for Scotland. It is WAY past time. And you did get the stone back, that was a start.

I believe it was The Bruce that made The Hay clan Hereditary High Constable.

Ward Hays
Serva Jugum

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you Ward, my intent is never to offend so I'm glad I didn't upset you. It was indeed Robert the Bruce in 1309. Many thanks again for reading and revewing :) Jaq xx

reply by Delahay on 04-Jul-2014

I saw where someone wrote tongue in cheek about sitting on the Stone. I thought it was given back.

Comment from T. J. Hamilton

Exceptional

Cheers to that! And we will pray that it not be frivolously given away by greedy leaders. Although, in many ways American leadership is selling our country away too. In that light, let us pray for liberty and justice for all. -T. J. Hamilton

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

It is criminal the way those in power treat us with such disdain. They line their own pockets and we seem to feed of the scraps.

Many thanks for your empathy for our battle. :) Jaq xxx