Beryl Edmonds Poet Quatrain

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An Historic Queen

Every woman is someone’s queen, without women what would the world have been.Quote - Poets own
An Historic Queen
If I had been made a Queen of England 
Back then in those historic days of yore
I’d have worn a crown, a ring on my hand
And silver and gold would be clothes I wore.

I’d have ladies in waiting - in the wings
Ladies who would tend to my every need
Because I’d wed one of those ancient kings
A king to whom I'd been proudly decreed.

There may have been others he had bedded
Maybe he'd have fallen for someone else
I could've been cruelly beheaded
Or left in a tower all by myself.

Then no one would ever need to curtsy
Yet, if we’d been blessed with a desired son
Then that would have made me truly worthy
In the eyes of the King and everyone. 

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27th July 2022

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It's All About Three Q's Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France 

Form: No. 1 - Quatrain 
Theme: Life 

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Valsa George August 12, 2022 at 9:42 PM Every woman is a queen in her own way ! You have depicted the status of a queen with such interesting details about her royal apparel and the retinue of handmaids she has.....! Congratulations friend ! Beryl Edmonds August 14, 2022 at 4:22 PM Valsa, I agree every woman is a unique queen. Thank you for reading and commenting, it means a lot… Belle

Ann Peck August 10, 2022 at 3:19 PM A beautiful poem that speaks the truth! If you haven't seen it, I suggest "The Spanish Princess (I think) on Netflix. About the first wife of Henry VIII. Congrats on your big win! Beryl Edmonds August 10, 2022 at 3:34 PM Thank you Ann, I will look for that film, haven’t seen it but would love too… Belle

Sotto Poet August 6, 2022 at 5:38 AM I am delighted to congratulate you, Belle, on your win in the contest. You have written such a wonderful poem. Your fascinating quatrain, you have a fantastic way with words. Beryl Edmonds August 6, 2022 at 4:23 PM Thank you so much Sotto for your encouraging words they’re truly appreciated… Belle

Sam Kauffman August 5, 2022 at 9:29 AM Belle, congratulations on your win! I couldn't help but think of the musical Six reading your poem that has such a wonderful, musical flow. Isn't it interesting that it is the man who determines the sex of a baby yet in those times it was the woman who was blamed for not producing a male heir to the throne. Sending you many blessings and continued prayers! Sam Kauffman August 10, 2022 at 2:06 PM Six is a British musical. I believe it is currently on Broadway. And, I think it won a Tony award but don't quote me on that account. The costumes and dancing are really something! Blessings. Beryl Edmonds August 6, 2022 at 4:20 PM Sam, till now I hadn’t heard of the musical Six, would love to see the show as I enjoy the theatre and musicals. I agree it’s wrong to blame women for not producing a son when no one can make the choice. Thank you for the comments they’re sincerely appreciated… Belle

Constance La France August 5, 2022 at 6:31 AM Belle, congratulations on your win in my contest with your interesting Quatrain, wonderful writing and I love your image and quote, blessings ~ Constance Beryl Edmonds August 5, 2022 at 10:03 AM Thank you Constance, I love to enter your contests if I can, I find they keep the mind active, win or lose really doesn’t matter, taking part is good for the muse… Belle

Paula Goldsmith August 1, 2022 at 11:47 AM Congratulations on your win. A Creative write/picture. I wonderful what it was really like to live back then. Have a great/blessed day writing away............... Beryl Edmonds August 1, 2022 at 2:49 PM Can’t imagine what it would have been like to have lived back then without the comforts of today. Thank you Paula, have a wonderful blessed day too. Keep writing… Belle

Linda Alice Fowler August 1, 2022 at 5:36 AM A wistful write Belle.Congratulations on your win! Linda Beryl Edmonds August 1, 2022 at 10:10 AM Thank you very much Linda, most appreciated… Belle

Jennifer Proxenos July 29, 2022 at 10:55 AM Sounds a little like her husband could have been King Henry V111. But i agree with you would dress in the finest and be assisted by the finest domestic help, until I was maybe beheaded by the KING..... if the queen did not give him an heir. Your last verse could have been Jane Seymour as she produced an heir - the King loved her that, but she died at childbirth, Fantastic poem my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Beryl Edmonds July 29, 2022 at 4:58 PM King Henry VIII was in mind when I wrote this poem, the picture was the inspiration for the write. It was sad about Jane Seymour dying in childbirth. Thank you Jennifer, blessings and hugs, Belle

Victor Buhagiar July 28, 2022 at 12:52 AM Lovely poem though with sad undercurrents. Best for a win. Beryl Edmonds July 28, 2022 at 1:01 AM Thank you Victor, times were sad back then, especially in the reign of Henry the eighth and the wives he used… Belle

Rico Leffanta July 27, 2022 at 6:39 PM "Queen for a Day" was never long enough . . . .Enjoyed! Aloha! Beryl Edmonds July 27, 2022 at 10:10 PM Queen for a day, King for a night, all love, all liking, sheer delight. Maloha!

Tom Cunningham July 27, 2022 at 2:09 PM Keep away from that Henry he's bad news, an enjoyable verse Belle. Hope everything is OK. Tom Beryl Edmonds July 27, 2022 at 2:16 PM Henry was definitely bad news. Thank you Tom, we had five days away at Weston-Super-Mare and both of us caught an horrendous summer cold, we’re still recovering… Belle