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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 6:59 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!
Burch Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 8:30 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
Heck Avatar
July 10, 2012 at 9:34 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
Burch Avatar
July 10, 2012 at 11:49 PM
thank you so very much for your kindness John...I am honoured ...love ya, deb
Brown Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 2:17 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
Burch Avatar
July 10, 2012 at 11:51 PM
thank you Carol :)
Williams Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 9:52 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
Burch Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 10:28 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
Henderson Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 4:34 PM
Poetic tribute to a woman of history that all should be aware of... Peace and blessings to you.
Burch Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 10:29 AM
thak you Steven :)
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