Victorian Era

Victorian Era
~Victorian Era~ I think that the Victorian age would have suited me The ingenuity fashion the great exhibition Would all have been fascinating for me to see. Not a child up chimneys, that’s not my mission Not a Debtors Prison or Blacking factory. None of these I’d do, that’s not my ambition. I want to invent and better things for all, The Victorian era was when inventors had a ball. From Steam ships to sewers, lighting, and heating. Bazalgette cleaned the streets Pettit and Smith made us warm Lister invented antiseptic which we now use after eating. Anaesthetic was invented, which is now the norm. Science and technology all the greats were meeting But prostitution and destitution were in need of reform. A great Victorian lady I would have liked to be But I am quite happy, with the twenty-first century me.
For: A Moment In Another Time by: Mandy Tams~GG~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Moment In Another Time" contest Mandy. Love, Carol
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April 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Mandy, congratulations with your win;-) Always~ PD
Sweetheart Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 10:04 AM
congrats Mandy on a wonderful top tern sweet success luv in a moment in another time luv..
Onclaud Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 3:41 AM
turning science into poetic wonder, mandy... sweet congrats on your win in my contest..:) i think you meant anaesthesia??... huggs!
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March 21, 2012 at 6:07 AM
you never fail to surprise, Mandy, not only with your wonderful poetry but the subject matter, you are so diversed, it is a pleasure to read what you write. hope you are ok health wise, harry
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March 21, 2012 at 7:21 AM
Thansk harry you always know how to make a girl feel good. xx
Onclaud Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 9:50 AM
thanks for joining, mandy... will savor this more come judging time... :) hugggs!
Horne Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Love these vivid descriptions of the Victorian days, Mandy. Many congrats on your wins : )
Dietrich Avatar
March 18, 2012 at 8:51 PM
a very matter of fact take on why you would have liked that era. Mine is almost like yours for eras, perhaps set a bit further back in time. Just gotta put the finishing touches on it. Good luck in the contest. I don't think you will need it!!
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March 18, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..YOur presence at my work was uplifting..That would have been an interesting time to live..Sara
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March 18, 2012 at 12:09 PM
A great "Victorian lady" you are Mandy, wish you luck in contest....hope for a win! - Have a lovely day in sunshine! - oxox Anne-Lise
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