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Noli Me Tangere--Ode To Anne Boleyn

"Noli Me Tangere"--Ode to Anne Boleyn

Beguiling and strong willed,
Thick hair and black eyes--
Average beauty at best--
Maneuvered Court, so skilled
(Though taunted by their lies)
The King you put to test.

Oh, dear Anne Boleyn!
You chose not your fate.
'Twas your father's sins:
Greed would not abate
His ambitious yens.

So, Queen you were--
Amid the hate--
The peoples' cur;
King's sonless mate

Bearing one
Queen to be
Of England's

Future
'Golden

Age'.

~deborah burch©
07/02/2012

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/11/2012 6:59:00 AM

I can't remember now if David ever judged this contest yet. Well, I am thinking this was for David? Anyway, you chose a great theme to use with the form: the fated anne Boleyn. I find her history fascinating!

Deborah Burch
Date: 7/11/2012 8:30:00 AM

he did...but i had not finished this one at that time....i entered the 'fairy diary'...lol Thank you Andrea so much for reading my poems....and your comments are so helpful and encouraging...love ya, deb

John Heck

Date: 7/10/2012 9:34:00 PM

A wonderful diminished hexaverse. I rarely comment on poets here on PSoup. However, you embody an amazing talent. Quite interesting...your poetic voice speaks volumes and shines! Keep on writing! You're an artist! Best always, J

Deborah Burch
Date: 7/10/2012 11:49:00 PM

thank you so very much for your kindness John...I am honoured ...love ya, deb

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/3/2012 2:17:00 PM

An excellent piece of poetry you have written and shared with us Deborah. I will be back one day soon to read more. Love, Carol

Deborah Burch
Date: 7/10/2012 11:51:00 PM

thank you Carol :)

David Williams

Date: 7/3/2012 9:52:00 AM

hey Cap'n Deb, youv'e been at sea a long time.. I like this and I love the way you did a true hexaverse with six lines, very cool, just like you...David

Deborah Burch
Date: 7/3/2012 10:28:00 AM

:) thank you David,,,sooo very much...lol...yes I'm still out at sea among the tempests but topsail is full and looking for home ;) missed you (and all the 'class'), hope all is well with you...love the beautiful 'avitar'-big huggss, love ya , deb