The sound of the oars was dreadful, God's slave
She was, yet helpless before God and men,
And she knew, as they rowed her to the grave,
She would never hear sound of rowing again.
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This is SUPERB Fay! ! I love history and the whole stary around Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary (it was Elizabeth right?) you have written this with utmost grace describing the troubles and her fate...10+
Fay, a wonderful insight of medieval history, finely tuned to keep us reading all the way through. Top marks and thank for sharing this with us my friend. Hugs David
This is an ultra fine piece of work and deserves more than can be voted 10 ++ Daniel
Wow I thought that there were so many new, wonderful poems found at PH today; but then I fond THIS one..it's exquisite and terrifying together..(smile)
I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. I particularly love those with a historic flavour. It must be the failed historian or archaeolgist in me. The poem captures such fear and dread in its brilliant imagery. Best Regards Steve 10
AWESOME poetry........great flow of words and fine diction used...loved it! ! !
Wonderful poetry, our history makes fiction seem tame. Bob