Eve Roper Poet Free verse

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Saint Joan of Arc the Maid of Orleans

“Saint Joan Of Arc The Maid of Orléans””
“Jehanne la Pucelle”

Joan of Arc a pious peasant farmer's daughter
In her times alone, she spent it in adoration
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Ten year old Joan runs in joyful play
Through the field of red poppies
Taking a shortcut through the forest
Anxious to get to her father's farm
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Sunlight burst with wind and the sounds of voices
Blowing through the tendrils of limbs and leaves
"Save France from her enemies and bring them back to the hands of God"
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A young uneducated woman with no military experience
Gave hope to a monarchy and brought unity to a nation
A fearless inspirational warrior that never raised her sword to kill 
But to give hard clouts to trollops and run them off from camp
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Under divine guidance Joan Of Arc a seventeen-year old heroine
Of the Hundred Years' War between France and England
Led battle after victorious battle
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Those that praised her ended up plotting against her
She was captured by the Burgundians
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The English then purchased her and charged her for treason
By ecclesiastical court at the English stronghold of Rouen
Furious at the audacity of a young peasant girl
Could be a battlefield commander and could bring down a country        
They couldn't charge her for her victories
So they charged her for with witchcraft, magic, impiety, and wearing men’s clothes.
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To the very end at the cemetery of St-Ouen
Facing death by fire
She claimed she was guided by voices from God
She asked for a cross kissed it and held it to her chest, repeating 

"Jesus"
"Jesus"
"Jesus"
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She was burned alive

9/12/2015

Joan Of Arc, nicknamed “The Maid of Orléans” is considered a heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years’ War, and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. 
Born: 1412 Domrémy-la-Pucelle, France Died: May 30, 1431

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Skat A October 28, 2015 at 10:01 PM Eve, Congratulations...... SKAT

Joseph May October 26, 2015 at 6:27 PM Congrats on a great win Eve Eve Roper October 26, 2015 at 7:09 PM Thank you so much, Joseph

Paul Callus October 26, 2015 at 5:16 PM This is a voluminous, informative and lovely poem, Eve. Congratulations on classifying first! Hugs // paul Eve Roper October 26, 2015 at 5:48 PM Thank you, Paul, for your wonderful support, inspiration, and the congratulations.

Laura Leiser October 26, 2015 at 4:51 PM Beautifully written, Eve, and a flowing, historic write, as well! Congrats on your win :) Eve Roper October 26, 2015 at 5:47 PM Thank you, Laura, for the wonderful compliment and the congratulations.

Wendy Rycroft October 26, 2015 at 2:43 PM Well done for the Joan sorry I have only just seen it, congrats for 2nd place well studied and written x Wendy Eve Roper October 26, 2015 at 5:46 PM Thank you, Wendy, for the wonderful compliment.

Michael Tor September 13, 2015 at 1:40 PM Winner winner chicken dinner. Congratulations Eve. Eve Roper September 13, 2015 at 2:55 PM Michael, thank you so very much; after reading your work you a awesome poet. Hugs Eve

Joyce Johnson September 12, 2015 at 9:25 PM No doubt this is a winner. It is so well done. Joyce Eve Roper September 13, 2015 at 2:54 PM Thank you, Joyce, It tickles me that you like it. Hugs Eve

Jadazzle United September 12, 2015 at 7:36 PM You have researched this so thoroughly Eve a beautiful write - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Eve Roper September 13, 2015 at 2:54 PM Thank you, Jan, yes I did do a bit of research. There is quite of few web-sites about her besides being Catholic myself I own a few saint books. I read Isaiah Zerbst Joan of Arc it is remarkable