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The Falcon and the Yoke “The Clan Hay”
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The Falcon and the Yoke “The Clan Hay” |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
 The Falcon and the Yoke “The Clan Hay” In truth and myth, but mostly truth This, tale comes before ye. A thousand years, in gilded gold On shields told, the falcon and the yoke. A Hay a Hay a Hay, Mac Garaidh. The story tells, of a family’s name A farmer and two sons I tell ye'. Near Scotland’s Perth, Danish came To sack and rape a’ fore them. ‘Tis not the end, it just began I tell ye. In Kenneth's time, the third of Line, When the Danish dared t’ take us. An army then of Kenneth's men To river Tay, on battle day I take thee. A Hay A Hay A Hay, Serva Jugum (“Keep the Yoke”) The rant and roar, of blade for blood and gore In battle’s clash, rang fiercely. An’ mortal men, for land and kin, died trembling As day grew long, the Danish strong, now grinin A Hay A Hay A Hay, a falcon’s fame now legend. With loss of friend, Kenneth’s men ran cowrin An’ victory grim, was Scotland’s glory now dimin’ But grabbing yoke, a Hay’ man’s voice was cleaving He stopped the hoard, them cowards bor’ a breakin A Hay A Hay A Hay, a Farmer’s Yoke waved Bravely. A powerful man, of the Hay Clan, stood proudly, Two son’s now charged to help then. With heart and word, gave Kenneth’s men their courage An’ back to fray, with the men of Hay, they clammered A Hay, A Hay, A Hay, Serva Jugum Mac Garaidh Renewed today, the clavers would wave, in glory Like haggis an’ bread, the Danish lay dead as sack meat An’ victory was lead, by Hay and his kin for Scotland Then Kenneth did come, a gift of land won for honor. A Hay, A Hay, A Hay, The Falcon and the Yoke. A Falcon was freed, to land where it heed, fair winnins, An’ acres of land, for the Hay and his clan, now givin To this honor was wrote, In name written and spoke With song by the smoke of the gatherins, A Hay, A Hay, A Hay, the Falcon and the Yoke…. Mac Garaidh…. (Gaelic For Hay)  James Parker Haley Sep 11, 2000 (after some research into the background of name and family “The Clan Hay” and some research into old Scottish poetry this is the best I could do to make it sound like old Scottish. I apologize if it makes no sense to a real Scot….. I must say that I love that old poetry.) [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 09-11-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I am Irish but I too love the old language and I have to admit that I will have to come back to this and re-read it as I have three times now and I just don't have the words to give it FULL justice. I shall be back on this one...."count on it".....printing now to take with me and enjoy some more.  |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Can hear this being sang out round the rights of spring rings of fire, dear Park. Lovely! I won't judge the aunthenticity, I'm by no means qualified to do so, but it sings to me! Corinne |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Mark, it is the old language that has so much character that I love. Thanks for replying. Corinne, thank you bonnie lass. Parker |
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shadow of poetry Member
since 2000-07-22
Posts 76midwest usa |
the poet prince of swoon now becomes master of weave. very cool poem parker  my sister is the poet I am but a shadow. by the light of poetry I read then dream |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
if you keep writing stuff like this, someone might start to call you poet!  Your research has most defintely payed off. I like the pic too. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Shadow, thank you, but tis a wee thing... Marina, thanks, pics are your thing I pre-assume... Parker |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Parker~ this is perfect....I have a weak spot for the Irish accent.... -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Parker - A great read - You told it well. I have just one other thought (heh heh). Is it just a coincidence that you wrote of the Clan Hay - or was it because you are a Canadian, hey? *heh heh - I couldn't resist* |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
SEA, thats just perfect because I have a weak spot for the Irish lasses. LngJhnAg, well to be perfectly correct... me matey.. its "eh!" not hey. I'm going to have to educate you on proper Canadian lingo. Parker |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I really enjoy *exploratory* poetry. This was no exception Parker ~Heather PS I am of the Clan Baird [This message has been edited by X Angel (edited 09-12-2000).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
This just speaks to me...being of the MacPhereson clan myself...and I love how you put your standard at the top of your poem...how did you do that? |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Heather of the Clan Baird, a wonderful Clan my dear... and the coolest crest. Their is a big group in eastern Canada...  Badge: A gryphon's head erased Proper Mottos: Dominus fecit (The Lord has done this) Arms: Gules, a boar passant Or The Baird Coat of Arms reflects the Clan's mythical origins. It is said that a Baird once saved William the Lion from a wild boar and in thanks was given lands in Lanarkshire. The Bairds spread to Banffshire in the North-east and then to Auchmeddan, Aberdeenshire. They became prominent in this area and provided a long line of Aberdeenshire sheriffs. The Bairds influence in the region was strengthened through marriage into the Keith family, the Earls Marischal of Scotland. A member of the Auchmeddan Clan, John Baird, was created a Baronet and then appointed to the High Court by the title Newbyth, after his beautiful house in East Lothian. I bow to you my Lady... Paula of the Clan MacPhereson, I looked but could not find anything on your Clan, is that the correct spelling... Parker |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Parker - How about the Clan MacScalawag? I've always wanted to know about Balladeer - lol. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Long John, you sure your not talking about your crest.... the crossbones with the one legged parot swooping down on the unsuspecting Ballarina's... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
As promised I am back to read this and I find it so intriguing. Well done Parker and your depth and research are shining brightly in this piece. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Mark, thank you good poet. I enjoy researching a topic and trying to write about it. I seem to be into everything Celtic these days..... ever since I was touched by the Irish... Parker |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Parker what can I say, being part Irish this really touched me. Very well done my friend. Juls |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Juls, thank you, its an Irish thing my lassy. Parker |
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