An ardent Forester

I'm a Forester, born and bred,

Strong in the back and thick in the 'ead.

But I love the Forest, and I know it's mine

So bugger off your privateers 'cos

It sure yunt thine.

Ol butt, I be 'onest, I'm on a mission,

Long live the wonderful Forestry Commission.

I've wandered the Forest all my life

Free and easy, wi'out any strife.

Now if anybody be a gonna moan an' grouse

Just remember what was said

At our ancient Speech House.

The history and mystery of the Royal Forest of Dean

Must remain as it is, for all to be seen.

– Geoff Watkins (old butty), Dilke baby, born 1954, Coleford.