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The Lonely Life Briton Riviere

Being a queen is not so great
always under the spotlight
never a moment to relax
so many people fawning

Ah, but few who are real friends
most just after what they can get
the lonely life is what I lead
as I tend to state duty's

My life is like a fish bowl
I am always on display
yet I must smile and wave
to my subjects as I pass

Bed is the only time to myself
there only can I take repose 
shut out my kingdom for now
then back to sit on my lonely throne

From there I can see my portrait
painted by the great Briton Riviere
depicted in front of my ladies in waiting
I sit suffering , as I rule in loneliness

contest: Briton Riviere  written 06/19/2013

Copyright © Shadow Hamilton | Year Posted 2013

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Joseph May Date: 7/20/2013 7:32:00 AM congrats on a fine win Shadow Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 7/20/2013 11:31:00 AM hi Joseph ty dear congrats to you too Shadow x smiles

Audrey Haick Date: 7/19/2013 9:09:00 PM Congratulations on a wonderful win, Shadow! Always, Annalise Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 7/20/2013 11:32:00 AM hi Annalise Ty so much congrats to you too Shadow x smiles

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/19/2013 4:38:00 PM Congrats on your great win..Sara Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 7/20/2013 11:33:00 AM hi Sara hope you have a lovely W/E ty so much Shadow x smiles

Poet Destroyer A Date: 7/19/2013 8:34:00 AM Hello Linda, . congratulations... Luv*** LINDA Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 7/19/2013 4:33:00 PM hi Linda and ty Shadow x smiles

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/19/2013 12:57:00 AM Shadow,I really like this one. I think I remember seeing one like this , the way you have described it. Awesome and congrats for your win. Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 7/19/2013 4:37:00 PM so kind ty Andrea glad you like Shadow x smiles

Skat A Date: 7/18/2013 10:01:00 PM Hi Shadow, this is nice.... congrats... luv ~SKAT~ Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 7/19/2013 4:39:00 PM Ty Vienna she looks so bored lol Shadow x smiles Shadow Hamilton Date: 7/19/2013 4:38:00 PM ty SKAT pleased you enjoyed it Shadow x smiles

Isaiah Zerbst Date: 7/18/2013 6:18:00 PM Great to see an entry from you in my contest. You are relatively new at the soup, yes? Congrats on your placement! I suppose you came back to earth glad to be yourself when the poem was finished! Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 7/19/2013 4:36:00 PM hi Isiah Ty for both contest and my placement. Yes around a month now Shadow x smiles

Harry Horsman Date: 6/20/2013 9:49:00 AM your wondrous words epitomize the painting, amazing this is... Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 6/20/2013 1:32:00 PM Harry Ty so much for your encouragement Shadow x smiles

Qoheleth Llauderes Date: 6/19/2013 6:43:00 PM Bittersweet assignment for the Queen... or as it relates to me, for any one called to commit for a higher duty. Selfless. This reader had a vivid glimpse of what it is like behind the scene of grandiose and Royalty. Thanks. Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 6/20/2013 1:34:00 PM Ooheleth hi ty for taking time to read and your lovely remarks Shadow x smiles

Carrie Richards Date: 6/19/2013 2:09:00 PM I haven't decided which one to choose...this was a standout......and you did her justice, Shadow!! Great poem!! ps......thank you very much for my placement in your Myth contest!! Such a fun theme that was! Thanks again! Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 6/20/2013 1:36:00 PM Hi Carrie Ty it is a beautiful painting I just tried to show it from a different view lol Shadow x smiles

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/19/2013 8:16:00 AM so beautiful in its sadness... woven with fine imagery that pierces the soul.. thanks for the honor of placing in your contest, shadow... this piece is a poetic wonder.. ;) huggs Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 6/19/2013 8:35:00 AM deserved place poem was lovely ty so much for your lovely comments Shadow x smiles

Barbara Gorelick Date: 6/18/2013 9:14:00 PM Love it, especially the last line..will go check out the painting. BG Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 6/19/2013 8:36:00 AM hi Barabra its a gorgeous painting so easy to write about Shadow