Suzette Richards Poet Pleiades

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Royal

Reining in jet-black steed;
Rangle for her falcon.
Repugnant mudslinging, 
Risible in content,
Rankled those in the know.
Recent loss of soulmate; 
Ravens smudge the teal sky.
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GLOSSARY 
Queen Elizabeth II had a good seat, and her love of horses is well documented.  [Edited]
Throughout the ages, falconry has been considered the sport of kings. In falconry, ‘rangle’ is a term used for small stones which are fed to hawks to aid in digestion.
The exposé led by her grandson, Prince Harry, had divided a nation—a number of assertions made, have been proven to be false. 
Queen Elizabeth II lost her husband on 9 April 2021, whom she had viewed as her soulmate.  
A group of at least six captive ravens are resident at the Tower of London. Their presence is traditionally believed to protect The Crown and the Tower; a superstition holds that "if the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall and Britain with it."

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Susan Ashley April 22, 2021 at 5:52 PM Dear Suzette, your imagery is intriguing and the awesome use of your R words combined for an amazing poem about the monarch. Your enjoyable poet's note deepened my admiration for your poetic pen. This piece is a grand fulfilment of the title. Congratulations for your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Kim Merryman April 19, 2021 at 4:48 PM Suzette, I like that you researched and found interesting info to help describe your title. I learned a few new things! Congrats on your win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M Suzette Richards April 19, 2021 at 11:07 PM Thanks for honour, Kim :)) I wrote this relying on my general knowledge.