Victoria

Victoria, so long away, 
The streets of London, 
Still today,
Remember how, the dimmer sun,
Is brighter by the day.

And though your plight,
Was dark ahead,
The stars at night,
Above your bed,
Were lullabies of light.

The stories that you told so well, 
Became for me,
The dinner bell,
That happily,
Grew kinder with each tell.

The city boy, named Oliver,
The one you freed,
And loved, for sure,
Became the need,
That finally won the cure.

The child whom we still adore,
The very one,
That Mary bore,
Was never done,
By how you loved us more.

The victory, from certain hate,
Became the fight,
We celebrate,
To win the right,
And thus, to prove our fate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 18, 2020 at 2:19 AM
Ah, so beautifully penned. Wow! Bravo. Congratulations also.
Norton Avatar
July 18, 2020 at 7:37 PM
Caren, so good to hear from you, and receive your kindly words. "Dear pensive one, your kindly write Befits my day, my appetite For something witty, warm, and bright To shine the gift you gave tonight."
Mishra Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 1:55 PM
Loved your heartwarming muse Bryan. This is such a soothing tale. Congratulations on your win :)
Norton Avatar
July 18, 2020 at 7:58 PM
Thank you, dear, but should I fail, to tell a more compelling tale, do not refuse, my better muse, should I regain my graceful hues.
Kauffman Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 9:44 PM
You have written with such depth and emotion, Bryan along with vibrant images. Congratulations on your win!
Norton Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 12:06 AM
Thank you, Sam.
Dietrich Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Wow, Bryan, what great writing. Congrats on your win. You are golden here!!
Norton Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 12:04 AM
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Watt Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 11:09 PM
Some great writing, Bryan. I love your rhyme scheme, and the lines "The stars at night, Above your bed, Were lullabies of light". Congrats for your win ~ John
Norton Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 5:38 AM
Thank you, John. I appreciate your comments. Have a good night.
Chiri Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 7:13 PM
Congrats on your top win!;)
Norton Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 5:39 AM
Thank you, Brenda. I look forward to reading your poems. Take care.
Mcgee Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 9:42 AM
Wonderfully penned Bryan. Congrats on your win.
Norton Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 1:40 PM
Thank you Jeanne. Hopefully I can get to your poems this weekend. I am really looking forward to it. Best wishes, Bryan.
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