Lady Godiva

The portrait of Lady Godiva’s Ride 

Inspires many a thought;

A woman filled with so much pride,

And against her husband, she fought;

Naked the Lady rode through town,

To protest her husband’s tax;

Coventry never was the same,

It stopped them in their tracks;

Lady Godiva never was tame,

But to me she is renowned!


The Lady was so daring and brave,

To face everyone in the nude;

History never reports women who behave,

But women like her they include;

Her brilliant ride on a stunning Gray,

Strutting her stuff through Coventry,

Her beauty remains unsurpassed;

The legend there for all to see,

Scarlet locks draped across her in a mass,

Such emotion this painting does portray!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Harris Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 6:54 AM
This is a dazzling and very well expressed poem, Tirzah, and being a Godiva fan (of the chocolates, that is!) I couldn't resist reading this delightful poem! Carl.
Sweetheart Avatar
June 29, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Lady Godiva is my heroine .. wish I were bold enough to ride the streets on a horse naked with long hair covering the special parts ... she was ahead of her time and the portrait spoken of is awesome.. u have painted it well my friend.. with luv..
Cwiak Avatar
June 28, 2010 at 5:33 AM
Wonderful write about a person who gets little attention in today's world of "baring it all". Today, she wouldn't get a comment...except that she was on a horse. lol. Dan C
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 11:05 PM
You are quite taken with this historical figure. Yes, she was sure interesting. WAs this for a contest, Tirzah? I enjoyed the read! Luv, Andrea
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