Rova Blues, My Queen's Palace

The Queen's Palace of ancient times
has been renewed with christian rhymes;
And for the glory of new days,
Let's sing and shout as the Queen prays.

They named you Rova: it means to me
that every time I look at you,
my heart will sing a melody
that sings along with their hearts too!

Your name, it means to all of us,
a place where blood filled sacred trees;
a fortress where they still discuss
in memory of Memories!

My Queen's Palace, they named you so
to translate you in others' tongues;
to give your looks a brand new glow
and welcome books with grand new songs:

About new fights,
About new rights;

About the stakes...
About mistakes...

About a warmer place to go.

Then, queens and kings of ancient times,
revealed anew from the furnace
of savagely translated rhymes,
shall reconquer the Queen's Palace.

And lead new fights...
Restore old rights...

And take the stake 
for no mistake,

And find a warmer place to go.

There Peace will be
under The Tree
of Justice 
reigning
by the Law
of God on high.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Guzzi Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Your form is rhyme Oh honorable one! If one believes in an omnipotent God one must accept war as part of his/her plan? Thanks for stopping by my verses. Light & Love
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October 25, 2013 at 11:57 AM
My pleasure, dear Debbie! Thanks for the bjg help! Changing it right now! Have a nice weekend! Love, Hanitra
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October 4, 2013 at 9:51 PM
What comes around comes around, an extraordinary poem Hanitra, absolutely beautiful to read. I see our mutual and good friend Lucy has already been. I'm so pleased you shortened your name to something that doesn't take up the whole box lol Take care, Richard
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October 7, 2013 at 7:58 AM
Thanks a lot, Richard, your comments are welcome! Have a nice poetic week! Blessings, Hanitra
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April 8, 2013 at 8:28 AM
Wow! This is such a good poem and I don't know how long you have been here, but welcome. your poem is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla
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April 27, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Thanks for your nice comment and uplifting visit, dear Lucilla! Have a nice weekend! Love, Hanitra
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October 31, 2012 at 5:25 PM
excellent poem, enjoyed...
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November 17, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Nice to hear from you, Harry! Best wishes for your contests! Thank you for stopping by! Blessings, Hanitra
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October 29, 2012 at 7:53 AM
I love the rhythm of this piece, you do have your own unique feel to what you write, very organic in nature. Well done I enjoyed.
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November 17, 2012 at 6:52 AM
Hi, Rick! I see you're busy writing and posting A LOT, these days! I hope you'll go on taking challenges and winning them! I enjoyed your Questionkus...(Does it take an "s"!?)! Have a nice week-end!Blessings, Hanitra
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 7:21 AM
Yes, I like the chanting effect in this one and the poem makes me want to know the history of this queen. I see your poem was featured here at Soup. Congratulations for that,and a big thank you for your several comments to my poetry today. Luv, Andrea
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October 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Thank you , Andrea; and by the way, I like the expression "Chant Royal" very much. But I checked it out and the form I used for this poem doen't suit the description of a real ChantRoyal; so I prefered to change it...for the time being...Love, Hanitra
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October 23, 2012 at 3:21 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured. I think you are very talented and I am enjoying reading your poetry. I don't always have time to comment but I do what I can. This poem is exemplary of your excellent work. Blessings, Lotus
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October 27, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Thank you, my dear Lotus; what an inspiring name! Think of me and pray for me on Contest day: it's Monday29/10/2012! :) Love, Hanitra
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2012 at 2:03 PM
Congratulations on your featured poetry this week. Love, Carol
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October 27, 2012 at 11:27 AM
My dear Sunshine of Gold, Contest Day is approaching and I'm trembling and I'm hoping...Pray for me!:) Love, Hanitra
Mannan Avatar
September 26, 2012 at 2:04 AM
This really a good write. To attempt chant royal is in itself a great feat. Well done. Thanks for the comments.
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October 27, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Alas, dear Tahera, I had to change the name "ChantRoyal" and I thank you very much because without your comment, I wouldn't have paid attention enough to check and discover that this form follows very precise rules, in fact! Love, Hanitra
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September 27, 2012 at 3:02 PM
I'll go on looking for inspitration in your images.:)
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