Joan of Arc a 15th Century Maverick

Joan, the girl, met messengers from heaven. One time, two others with her saw them, too. Archangel Michael, Gabriel, and hosts Noticing while discerning she obeyed. Over and over she attended mass. Forgetting not their guiding instructions. Armored with her banner and faith she led. Royal armies soon saved beloved France. Chauchon and half-truths bought the maiden death. Joan of Arc, forgiving and faithful, was burned without complaint. England's revenge, a martyr's glories, now, an innocent saint. © February 24, 2012 Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: MAVERICKS Sponsor Cyndi MacMillan Form: Acrostic with a Couplet refrain.