Thursday, May 17, 2001

The Doubt Of Future Foes Comments

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The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy,
And wit me warns to shun such snares as threaten mine annoy;
For falsehood now doth flow, and subjects' faith doth ebb,
Which should not be if reason ruled or wisdom weaved the
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Queen Elizabeth I
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Bri Edwards 20 November 2019

" wight noun archaic•dialect a person of a specified kind, especially one regarded as unfortunate" Sylvia, below, says the queen was " known as The Virgin Queen" . Boy have i got news for everyone: she wasn't. My great-great grandfather took care of THAT. AND, no, she was not lesbian! (not that there's anything WRONG with that!) . Bri To MyPoemList :)

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Sylvia Frances Chan 20 November 2019

Continued: Queen Elizabeth! is not only known as The Virgin Queen, but also as the Poetry Queen based upon her legacy of so many writings. An Era full of Top Poems and Performances.Truly an era full of Art Performances and Dedication. She also established the Present Protestant Church for England as a response to the Pope of Rome. A remarkable personality Queen Elizabeth I.of England, who lived in 1533 - 1603.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 20 November 2019

WOW! Elizabeth's reign is known as the Elizabethan era. The flourishing of English drama, led by playwrights such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. A true flourishing period of true beautiful Literary Art, Once again Congratulations as The Classic Poem Of The Day. Hurray! CONGRATS too to the present Royal Family who deserves these highest compliments. Not only is she known as The Virgin Queen, but also as The

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paul amrod 20 November 2019

I am sorry I trust no queen who hates her family.

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Mahtab Bangalee 20 November 2019

No foreign banished wight shall anchor in this port; Our realm brooks not seditious sects, let them elsewhere resort. /// penned beautifully

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Chinedu Dike 07 November 2019

Well expressed thoughts and feelings. An insightful piece of poetry.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 06 November 2019

The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares as threaten mine annoy; ........touching beginning. It is really a beautiful poem by Queen Elizabeth.

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Practicing Poetess 20 November 2018

A joy to see that Royalty Like us, produces poetry! Good for the Queen!

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Edward Kofi Louis 20 November 2018

Dazzled eyes with pride! The ride of life. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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Darren Jkoeryo 20 November 2018

Born with a silver spoon and then found in doldrums..........

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Ramesh T A 20 November 2018

Ambition is the driving force of life for anyone in the world; Sans ambition, one's life is like a blind man's journey ever; Ambition should not be based on wild imagination or dream sure; Ambition should be an instrument that helps to express who one is!

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Sylvia Frances Chan 20 November 2018

WOW! Elizabeth's reign is known as the Elizabethan era. The flourishing of English drama, led by playwrights such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. A true flourishing period of true beautiful Literary Art, Once again My WOW! Congratulations for this Greatest Choice, PoemHunter and Team, as The Classic Poem Of The Day. Hurray! CONGRATS too to the present Royal Family who deserves these highest compliments.

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Adrian Flett 20 November 2018

'The dazzled eyes with pride, which great ambition blinds, ' A poem filled with the wise thoughts and wiles of a great ruler. I wonder how many modern rulers of countries could match a poem like this.

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Bernard F. Asuncion 20 November 2018

Such a great poem by Queen Elizabeth I.....................

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Susan Williams 25 January 2018

Who would want to be a queen back in those days? You would have to be heroically brave or suicidal. I am so very intrigued by this queen- I do believe I shall get a biography of her life and times.

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Omar Ibrahim 22 July 2009

queen elizabeth wrote poems! ! ! ! ! ! wow! ! ! ! ! ! she is magnificent......

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