Lord Essex V queen Elizabeth I Poem by Nellie Isabelle Steward Cooper

Lord Essex V queen Elizabeth I

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My keen sword lies broken at your feet,
Cold eyes and hot eyes above it meet...
Your will is to rule,
And my will is
Not to be ruled...
Tis such a royal pity

Lord Essex   V
queen Elizabeth I
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: blank verse
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Julia Luber 10 September 2019

Wonderful portrayal of power dynamics and the ongoing for tat of communication even as poetry!

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