Queen Tamar

She had a sword
To cut of the heads
Of subjects not fitting

She has a heart
That lies upon a cold stone
Torn, withered

A knight from afar
On horseback did ride
Passing by the tombstone

He glanced, the wind at his back
He slowed, for no reason
Other than chance

He unmounted and strolled over
To this old stone of long ago
And felt the beating heart

Of the past
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kovrlija Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 1:45 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem.
Vaso Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 9:25 PM
thank you so much!!!
Manassian Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 5:33 PM
What an masterful tale you have spun! Thanks for sharing. The imagery of the beating heart was....moving! Thanks for your visits to my work! I appreciate it! :)
Andresen Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 10:37 AM
- A Queen ..... a special lady. - A lovely poem Arthur. - Have a wonderful weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Ellison Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 5:05 AM
WOW! Very nice... well chosen words to tell your romantic tale, my friend! Kudos!
Vaso Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 7:50 AM
Thank you Jack Queen Tamar was the "King of Georgia" from 1184 to 1213, very smart woman for her time.
Roberts Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 3:12 AM
loved it . ....Seren
A A Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 2:39 AM
Seems like you were reflecting in this poem. I made me think of someone from my past that was once very important.
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