Poets Corner.

Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist, Volume 2, Issue 68, 21 November 1844, Page 4

Poets Corner.

THE THREE NOBLE SISTERS. There are three noble sister* long favourites of fame, 3klerry England, sweet Ireland,and Scotland byname, like Venus, all lovely, tbey rose from the deep, sTbe sceptre of ocean predestined to keep; Star their great father Neptune pronounced the decree ffbst joint sovereigns they o'er his dominions should be. lien firm be for ever the links of that chain Which unites the three Sisters who govern the main, Three knights wooed these sisters, for valour renowned ; Sfymen lighted bis torch, and the nuptials were crowned. The Knigbts were'George, Patrick, and Andrew by

name, «\ll esnonized Saints aud church champions of fame. To these heroes the sisters a valiant raoe bore, UoeqnalJed through all generations before. Then fum be for ever the links of that chain Which unites the three Sisters who govern the main.

Saint George wedded England so bright to behold, t4s she stood at the altar all radiant in gold ; With the charms of his Erin Saint Patrick was blest, jfind in rapture he strained bis sweet bride to his

breast; While the gallant Saint Andrew on that happy day Bore his own blooming Scottia in triumph away. Then firm be for ever the links of that chain

Which unites the three sisters who govern the main.

Shall" we sing of their sons how unrivalled they shine As heroes, aud cages, and poets divine ! To their mothers devoted; their proud flag of war, Still bearing triumphant o'er oceans afar, Whenever their foes dare in arras to convene, A Duncan or Nelson is there to be seen. Then firm be for ever the links of that chain Which unites the tbreeSisiers who govern the main.

Sometimes, it is true, that their sons disagree; Sacb thinks his own mother the best of the three ; And the matter they argue so loudly and warm, That their mothers are often thrown into alarm : But )he slightest soft word all their feuds will com-

pose. To the joyof their friends and chagrin of their foes. Then firm|bo for ever the links of that chain Which unites the three Sisters woo govern the main.

Shall we sing of their daughters so graceful and fair, The word has no beauties with them to compare. The bright rose of England is Queen of all flowers, The Shamrock sheds sweetness through Erin's green bowers, And the Thistle of Scotland has down on its breast Where love's puiest fancies may blissfully rest. Then firm be for ever the links of that chain " Which unites the tb ee Sisters who govern tbe main.

Heaven prosper these Sitters! and long may we see Th'ir children united, triumphant and free! 2n the cause of mankind as they long time have been, JVfay their armies and navies still conquering be seen Till the men of all creeds aud all hues they behold Like brethren admitted to Liberty's fold I Oh 1 firm be for ever the links of that chain Which unites the three Sisters who govern the main 4