Henry and Anne

Anne Boleyn Condemned 
  Declared England's Floozy 
Grotesque Henry Imposed Justice
King's Law Meted
Nobles Obediently Praised
  Queen's Reasonless Subjugation
Testosterone Unequivocally Vindictive           
Widespread Xenophobia
Yielding Zeitgeist

11/13/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Allison Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 12:14 PM
This is SO clever Peter, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Iversen  Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 7:22 PM
Many thanks Jan
Kauffman Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 10:12 AM
So creative Peter - the story of Henry and Anne told poignantly in your write! Congratulations on your win.
Iversen  Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 7:23 PM
Thanks for the comments Sam.
Alex Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 11:39 PM
Wow! Great work! Congratulations!
Iversen  Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 5:20 PM
Many thanks for the read and comments
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 5:37 PM
Yours was an intriguing bit of a stretch there for me, Peter, well done my friend! A truly authentic rendering. My compliments on your placement in my contest, Aloha!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 10:20 PM
Welina! Ke Akua pu!
Iversen  Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 9:56 PM
I enjoyed the contest and your comments. Mahalo ia ?oe.Peter
Leiser Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 5:35 PM
Congrats on your win, Peter! :)
Iversen  Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 9:56 PM
Many thanks Laura
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