Shadow Hamilton Poet Light Verse

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

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Joseph May July 20, 2013 at 7:32 AM congrats on a fine win Shadow Shadow Hamilton July 20, 2013 at 11:31 AM hi Joseph ty dear congrats to you too Shadow x smiles

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

Sara Kendrick July 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM Congrats on your great win..Sara Shadow Hamilton July 20, 2013 at 11:33 AM hi Sara hope you have a lovely W/E ty so much Shadow x smiles

Poet Destroyer A July 19, 2013 at 8:34 AM Hello Linda, . congratulations... Luv*** LINDA Shadow Hamilton July 19, 2013 at 4:33 PM hi Linda and ty Shadow x smiles

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2013 at 12:57 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. Shadow Hamilton July 19, 2013 at 4:37 PM so kind ty Andrea glad you like Shadow x smiles

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

Isaiah Zerbst July 18, 2013 at 6:18 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! Shadow Hamilton July 19, 2013 at 4:36 PM hi Isiah Ty for both contest and my placement. Yes around a month now Shadow x smiles

Harry Horsman June 20, 2013 at 9:49 AM your wondrous words epitomize the painting, amazing this is... Shadow Hamilton June 20, 2013 at 1:32 PM Harry Ty so much for your encouragement Shadow x smiles

Qoheleth Llauderes June 19, 2013 at 6:43 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. Shadow Hamilton June 20, 2013 at 1:34 PM Ooheleth hi ty for taking time to read and your lovely remarks Shadow x smiles

Carrie Richards June 19, 2013 at 2:09 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! Shadow Hamilton June 20, 2013 at 1:36 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 June 19, 2013 at 8:16 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 Shadow Hamilton June 19, 2013 at 8:35 AM deserved place poem was lovely ty so much for your lovely comments Shadow x smiles

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