Hail To the Queen

My goodness, 
I’ve been handled by the best of people
And the worst of people,
the purity of my crisp white borders
has been eroded by the sweat of wily men. 
The hem of my petticoats 
marking the border of my self
has been besmirched, blackened
My angular, prismatic, diamond core 
has had thumbprints pressed against
the blood red of its planes.
My golden locks have been coifed 
restrained from their rampant fall by
brocaded folds of embroidered linen
yet, still I reign Regina Queen of Diamonds
see my specter, curry my favor for without me
there will be no flush dynasty…all hail the Queen.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest Debbie. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Congrats Debbie on your HM in Paula's contest.
Dietrich Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 9:29 PM
this one was VERY good, Debbie. Congrats for Hm though I'd like to say for top ten!
Osita Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Congrats on your big win in paula's contest
Horne Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Many congrats on all your wins, Debbie : )
Devonshire Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Great write, Deb. Love the line about "no flush dynasty." I bow to the Queen of Diamonds. Congratulations on your success in Paula's contest! Love, Carolyn
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June 6, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Congrats Debbie on your HM in Paula's contest with this unique and clever write ..enjoy special honor for special words with luv..oh..
Dietrich Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 9:49 PM
oooh, really cool. For the card contest? Is it still going on? And also it makes me think of Alice and Wonderland!!
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