Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey, Became a pawn in a royal fray. Did as her advisors said, And ended up losing her head. 2015

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/24/2021 5:03:00 PM

British politics was often bloody. Lady Jane was a mere 19 when she lost her head. There's a famous and moving painting depicting the tragic execution. / Maurice

Kim Merryman
Date: 6/27/2021 6:01:00 PM

I've always had a fascination for British history. Thank you for your comment, Maurice!

Robert Pettit

Date: 4/12/2021 6:30:00 PM

I had to check this one out because I had submitted a work of my own titled "Lady Jane Grey's Last Day". You have managed to describe this lady in just four lines where my poem took several verses. Good work!

Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 1:31:00 PM

Thank you, Robert!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/12/2021 2:21:00 PM

Whoa!! I don't remember her name in those that got the axe. I will have to look her up. I was thinking maybe the tea. Earl Grey's wife. Thanks for dropping by and letting me know I placed in your contest and thanks for the honor of being there. Sara

Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 1:31:00 PM

Thank you, Sara and you are welcome!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/11/2021 8:51:00 PM

Good one, Kim. Clever. Janice

Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 1:30:00 PM

Thank you, Janice!

Paul Callus

Date: 4/11/2021 1:40:00 AM

This is an excellent Clerihew, Kim. Unfortunately, in the political arena many are those who are used as pawns!! Poor Lady Grey was only queen for 9 days!! ~ Blessings // paul

Kim Merryman
Date: 4/25/2021 1:30:00 PM

Thank you, Paul!