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Lady Jane Grey was a tragic figure.She was used as a puppet in the year15.53.She didint want to be Queen and reined for 9 days until Queen Mary better known as bloody Mary was declared rightful heir to the thrown…and seventeen year old Jane and her young husband Guilford’s fate was sealed…they both were beheaded one hour apart .Young Lady Jane politely asked her executioner ..if he could take off her head before she laid it down…he answered “no madame” and cut off her head……….
Pick petals from this pretty flower
await my death this final hour
I watched them take to tower hill
my Guildford as my heart stood still
In bluest skies,the ravens soared
as London’s masses cheered and roared
with Axe they severed my loves life
I sit alone, his truest wife
and all for sake of crown and heir
my neck,that once you called so fair
will fall and die at tower green
nine days thee hosted me as Queen
oh Guilford ,keeper of my heart
no longer shall we be apart
at last the final petal falls
my name i hear all England call
impatiently I long for death
your name , I shout with final breath
the sweetest day 19th July
tonight again with thee I’ll lie
at rest ,so young aged seventeen
the Queen is dead….. long live the Queen
eliza2010
21 responses to “Queen of nine days”
Bridgesburning Chris King
July 2nd, 2011 at 11:48
That’s beautiful Eliza. I am currently reading The Age of Reason by Durant and the politics and the story of the three queens, Lady Jane, Mary and Elizabeth is brutal and sad. Thank you!
Chris
eliza keating
July 12th, 2011 at 12:01
Thank you Chris for looking over my blog..Eliza
liv2write2day
July 2nd, 2011 at 19:35
Such a sad epoch in English history. Your poetic tribute is so touching…and well-penned.
Ruth
July 20th, 2011 at 15:55
Thank you for your kindness in commenting this morning. It is always nice to meet a blogger, even if she is across the pond. Have a wonderful day!
mags
July 20th, 2011 at 21:23
there is a beautiful painting In the gallery on trafalgar square of her. So beautiful. And so magnetically poignant. very special x
eliza keating
July 20th, 2011 at 21:31
Thank you for taking the time to read…..
Ms.XoXo
July 20th, 2011 at 22:05
Thank you for stopping by! I love this post. So beautifully written 🙂
abbikinni
July 25th, 2011 at 16:40
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂 I’m sorry if it took a while for me to reply though.
I read that you have a published book, congratulations for that! It must be amazing to have your own published book 🙂 I read some of your poems you posted here and they’re absolutely magical. I’m fascinated with these kinds of stories too. I’ll keep myself posted. 🙂
Rita
July 31st, 2011 at 14:31
Mystical and beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
S-Trip!
August 8th, 2011 at 17:58
Great post. Very beautiful written, I must say!
Atelier Iren
August 25th, 2011 at 10:02
beautiful indeed…
4valentines4words4poetry4you
September 6th, 2011 at 22:42
well Eliza now i can see why your a published poet this is pure poetry at its finest and was a great and fascinateing read thoroughly enjoyed it. i also enjoy reading historical fiction just like someone else here who has left you a comment .i shall be reading more of your work that a definate yes.
♡ tHe TaLe Of My HeArT ♡
September 7th, 2011 at 10:37
The Queen Is Dead….. Long Live The Queen, liked it our Queen will live long I guess 🙂
Life Seen Through Poetry...
September 25th, 2011 at 12:26
sending a spirit where the physical cannot go…
she feels as i do…
smiles i see.
your words inspire my day…peace to you…Obrigado.
g
Love 2 Type
October 5th, 2011 at 08:58
I never knew much about the queens england have.. it’s intriguing.
weareliterarycritics
November 17th, 2011 at 21:07
Wow I never knew this happened in history. I am familiar with Blood Mary, but I don’t recall learning about Lady Jane Grey. Your poem is beautiful, I love the imagery you used.
eliza keating
November 17th, 2011 at 22:24
Thank you so much for the comment..I love anything to do with the tudors….
Tribble Wife
December 12th, 2011 at 10:18
Thank you for stopping by to read my blog. I’m very much a fan of Medieval and Tudor history as well as reading, and so I shall enjoy reading yours too!
Gemma xx
Nikki Mantyla
December 16th, 2011 at 22:32
That poem is beautiful, and like some of the other commenters I didn’t know about Lady Jane Grey either. Thank you for sharing this and for stopping by my blog today! 🙂
eliza keating
December 16th, 2011 at 23:06
Thank you for the great feed back..much appreciated ..ELiza xx
Toddy
February 5th, 2012 at 22:32
Beautful for something so sad. Thanks for sharing.