Man of Kent
The farmer will tell of the fields and the trees
For the good soil of Kents known all over
And the traveller returning is gladdened to see
The welcoming sea cliffs of Dover
And the hops on the bine out Faversham way
And the apples in fruit around Marden
Heres health to the Darent likewise the Medway
And the Downs that surround Englands garden
The Canterbury pilgrims once walked on their way
And beneath forest shade where they rested
Now the plough and the harvester work for the day
Where the wild winds blow the grass around Yalstead
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Now Maidstones a market held in esteem
Where the cattle and crops are worth selling
And Favershams brewers produce Shepherd Neame
Bring many a tale to the telling
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Its the Medway that distinguishes we men of Kent
From the Kentish man west of the river
But well meet at St Lawrence, the Nevil or Mote
To celebrate willow on leather
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Though theres hundreds of houses around New Ash Green
Where the beauty of Kent it is waning
Theres still Romney Mash and old Tenterden Town
The Oasts and the downlands remaining
Bob Kenward
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