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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

June 24, 2021 at 5:03 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

June 27, 2021 at 6:01 PM

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

Robert Pettit

April 12, 2021 at 6:30 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

April 25, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Thank you, Robert!

Sara Kendrick

April 12, 2021 at 2:21 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

April 25, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Thank you, Sara and you are welcome!

Janice Canerdy

April 11, 2021 at 8:51 PM

Good one, Kim. Clever. Janice

Kim Merryman

April 25, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Thank you, Janice!

Paul Callus

April 11, 2021 at 1:40 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

April 25, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Thank you, Paul!

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