Truncated Sonnet: ''Elizabeth I''

O, noble Belovéd,
how sovereign you are!
Your rule is exalted;
for you, we'd go to war,
conquer, and pillage. All men
honor you, as do we;
they, Protestant, and pagan,
swear unto you fealty.
So, grant us, our Daughter,
this one wish; bless us now
with blood, oil, and water
on our sworn heads and brow:
for you're now England's Queen,
with reign all but foreseen!




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Written on 2018-06-26 at 17:43

Tags England  Queen  Elizabeth 

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one trick pony The PoetBay support member heart!
You imbue Henry with humbleness, a trait not usually associated with him. Do I have this right?

This is nice, I enjoy the rhymes and the tone, and the whole poem.
2018-06-28



Elizabeth the 1st? A most intriguing woman. Strong and flawed and beloved. Beautiful sonnet.
Ashe
2018-06-26