The English don't need to be told what they know,

That they take England wherever they go.

New lands may rail at the old empirical state

That saw them led to a former fate,

But they often retain the ongoing existence

Of worthwhile examples of the old perisistence

Of self-belief, faith and the rule of law

That took England to many a distant shore.

Other venturing empires the old world knew -,

(Germany, Spain and France to mention a few,)

But it still behoves the English way

That in far-off lands you may hear some say

"Today is called St. George's Day!"

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