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Tarry Trousers

Yonder stands a pretty maiden,
Who she is I do not know,
I'll go court her for her beauty,
Let her answer yes or no.

'Pretty maid, I've come to court you,
If your favour I do gain
And you make me hearty welcome,
I will call this way again.'

'Sit you down, you're heart'ly welcome,
Sit you down and chat a while,
Sit you down, you're heart'ly welcome,
Suppose you do not call again?'

'Pretty little maid, I've gold and riches,
Pretty little maid, I've houses and lands,
Pretty little maid, I've worldly treasures,
And all will be at your command.'

'What do I care for your worldly treasures?
What do I care for your houses and lands?
What do I care for your gold and riches?
All that I want is a nice young man.'

'Why do you dive so deep in beauty?
It is a flower will soon decay,
It's like the rose that blooms in summer
When winter comes, it fades away.'

'My love wears the tarry trousers,
My love wears the jacket blue,
My love ploughs the deep blue ocean,
So, young man, be off with you.'

From Songs of the Sea
www.contemplater.com
Sequenced by ~Lesley Nelson

Pusan (Busan) South Korea

Following World War II, a republic was
set up in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula while a communist government
was installed in the north. Between 1950
and 1953, US and other UN forces
intervened to defend South Korea from
North Korean attacks supported by the Chinese; an armistice was signed in 1953. Thereafter, South Korea achieved amazing economic growth, with per capita income rising to 13 times the level of North Korea.
In 1997, the nation suffered a severe
financial crisis from which it continues
to make a solid recovery. South Korea
has also maintained its commitment to democratize its political processes.

Facts about Pusan

The population of Pusan is 3.82 million.

Pusan is the largest port city in South Korea and is the fifth largest international port in the world, handling 95% of the container cargo for Korea.

The City’s economy is supported by
footwear, textiles, shipbuilding and steel industries.

Pusan’s Haeundae Beach is widely known
as one of the eight scenic wonders of Korea.
It is the biggest beach in Korea and attracts over eight million visitors each summer.

In October 2002, Pusan will host the 14th Asian Games.

The World’s United Nations Cemetery in Pusan, is the burial site of 2,300 soldiers from allied nations who gave their lives during the Korean War.

Excerpt from Sister Cities~
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