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Six Wives of Henry

Bessie Blount, lady-in-waiting, gave him a bastard son. Catherine was first true wife, who birthed his daughter. Anne Boleyn, lady-in-waiting, caused king to divorce. The king wants what he wants, a legitimate son. Henry the 8th what a treat ain’t he sweet not so much... Anne births another daughter, and loses her head. Jane Seymour, yet another lady-in-waiting, nets a son. She then dies from complications. Life is complicated. Anne of Cleves was not to the king’s liking; ugly. Henry the 8th what a treat ain’t he sweet not so much... Married six months, then labeled as his sister; what!? Fatso, ahem I mean the king, married another Catherine. She was executed for adultery and treason, though nicknamed, “rose without a thorn;” thorn in his side. Henry the 8th what a treat ain’t he sweet not so much... Spirited, educated, Henry's sixth wife, Catherine outlived him. She brought peace and stability and cared for his kids. Six wives would eventually die, some young, not old, all beautiful ‘cept for one. Relative to the king? Not so great. 11/1/2020 Caren Krutsinger’s SIX RELATIVES

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Date: 11/2/2020 3:19:00 AM
- He had great fertility ... (how many children did he have?) - His urge to change wives ... probably had a reason :))) - Best wishes in the contest, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/3/2020 8:25:00 AM
:)))
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/2/2020 4:27:00 AM
He wanted a son, probably sons...such is pomposity! Ladies in waiting to be laid...oh, did I just say that...hand over mouth ;)
Date: 11/2/2020 12:56:00 AM
Abundant history made this a lively and beautiful poem. Best for a win. Thanks for reading my poems. ~~
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/2/2020 2:59:00 AM
Love to read your poems, Victor! Thank you likewise...hugs, Kim
Date: 11/1/2020 11:21:00 PM
What an amazing poem, Kim, so much information. such wonderful poetry, certainly a poem that wants to be read, over and over. to my fav.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/2/2020 2:59:00 AM
Oh thanks, Harry!
Date: 11/1/2020 4:48:00 PM
What a fascinating tale on six relatives, Kim!!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2020 5:54:00 PM
Thank you, Newton!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2020 5:46:00 PM
Thank you, Newton!
Date: 11/1/2020 3:00:00 PM
Clearly, Henry had some very serious issues. I wonder how his children turned out. Enjoyable poem.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2020 3:49:00 PM
Maybe I’ll write about that next, who knows :)
Date: 11/1/2020 2:39:00 PM
I love your refrain, Kim. Surely, the 'anti-sweetheart,' Henry was. Smiles, Gershon
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2020 3:49:00 PM
Thanks, Gershon.
Date: 11/1/2020 11:49:00 AM
Wont be seeking marriage advice from him lol. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2020 2:11:00 PM
LOL, Tom! For sure!
Date: 11/1/2020 11:39:00 AM
Very clever idea for this contest...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2020 2:12:00 PM
Thank you, dear friend!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/1/2020 2:10:00 PM
Thank you, dear friend!

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