Saint David’s Day
Today we share with you a short poem published in the Gloucester Citizen on 1 March 1904. The author is ‘A.B.E.’ of Gloucester. Can any of our readers identify the poet so we can bring them out of the shadows?
Large flag or leek from The Book of Garden Management and Rural Economy (1885-86) Images Online
Saint David's Day
There’s a dear little plant that they cherish in Wales,
It is known to the world as the Leek;
It’s a kind of spring onion with two or three tails,
And the strength of it lies in its reek.
While the Rose and the Thistle are good in their way,
And the Shamrock is dainty and neat,
You must bet on the Leek if you want a bouquet
That will flavour both sides of the street.
Margaret Makepeace
India Office Records
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