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King Henry's Lament For His Third Wife.

As the winds turn biting cold, and, as green leaves turn to gold, a cloak of velvet I would fold around your form, your grace, With each step on icy ground, with each heartbeat's hollow sound, a hood of swansdown I'd place round your pretty, pale, sad face, Would that I could end this pain, hear your laughter ring again, dance with you, my dearest Jane, and bring you from this place.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 5/30/2010 6:04:00 AM
Not a good man for a lady to know around that time June, harsh times for ladies which even continues to this day. Wonderful poetry to read on this fine Sunday >> James
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Date: 5/28/2010 8:51:00 AM
Hi June, well written poem, enjoyed reading it today! And thank you for your comments...Keep your pen flowing!...Gert
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