Downton Abbey

Drama centered on an aristocratic British family in
Old times- early twentieth century
Waited on by butlers, footmen, maids and valets
Noble families lived wrapped in luxury, night and day
Tale of young suitors, attractions, loves and marriages 
Of young Ladies with service class rocked the family carriage
Not uncovered till late-child out of wedlock added to the disparage

As World War and other world events stirred awakening
Barriers between lord and servant started fading
Butlers sought jobs as teachers, cooks sought education
Erosion of aristocracy was inevitably writ in the nation
“Yes My Lord” would not be heard by future generations

Written on :07/18/2016
Contest: "Your Favorite Habit-forming TV Show" by Tom Quigley
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Richards Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 6:42 PM
This was my favorite too, Sara. I was so sorry to see it wind down, and still miss seeing what Grantham and Crowley families, and all their help are up to ! I always looked forward to Sunday nights with the aristocrats !!
Quigley Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Think I'm going to have to check this one out! Thanks for participating!
Kimathi Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 7:20 AM
An awesome acrostic!! Congrats Sara, for your placement in the contest!! ;-)
Canerdy Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 6:59 PM
A 7 for this excellent acrostic--so inclusive and descriptive. Congrats! Janice
Haight Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 6:09 PM
Sara, congratulations on your fine placement in this Premiere Contest! I am not familiar with the show, but I really like the imagery in your poem as you describe it. Hugs, Sandra
Scars Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 5:53 PM
Sara, congrats on your placement, I have never watched this series but my brother loved it :)-luloo
Allison Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 3:11 PM
You chose a wonderful series to inspire your poem good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Shanmugam Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 1:26 PM
Goodluck sara:) nice poem...
Chansarkar Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 2:30 PM
Thanks always Madhupriya!
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