I'll take note, mudelf. However, as the dogger has clearly insulted me ('if you can count'), I must point out that said dogger's oeuvre is just a mere flippancy when compared to the rhymes of Patience Strong. Here's one of her greatest works, 'The Company of Nations'. 'A group of islands, loved and lovely, first a colony - Strung out like a necklace flung across the southern seas - Now a beautiful Dominion, God's own gift to us - A jewel in the Israel crown, a pearl most marvellous Rich in churches, farms and cities; pastures, cattle, sheep - where this people British-bred their ancient laws may keep. First of Britain's family to come to Britain's aid - In two great world-wide wars - the memory shall not fade - From the Mother heart that beats in London's sanctuary. Across the world we hail New Zealand - one of our company.'
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