Oh Marie

poem about 18th century Queen Marie Antoinette married to Louis XVI of France

Oh Marie,
         Most fortunate one
         what goes on inside that head of yours
         whatever are you thinking?
         Attending masked balls in gay Paree
         such gala affairs, dancing with grace and savoir-faire
         laughter accompanies champaigne drinking
         
         
         

   Oh Marie,
        Your a one class act,haute-couture fashions your style
        Elite beaus lavish you with fineries,silk and gems
        taking pride in careless pleasures all the while
        impressing your haughty two-faced friends
        A devious grin perks up your smile
        Enchantment surrounds each palace event

 
Oh Marie
     Your indiscretions feed the common men's ear
     for their high monarch queen seems not to care
     Why not "let them eat cake" you say
     as you wine and dine in luxury another day
     Feasts indeed, fit for the merry queen fair
     meats,finest cusine and deserts with a flair

 
        
Oh Marie,
     Dance,yes, dance on at the maquerade ball
     entertain as you reign in sheer delight
     Your slyness has fooled them all
      as you tarry late into the dark night
     pride goes before the fall
     C'est la vie~ yes such is life

 

 
 
Oh Marie
      Has fortune run dry and carried you away
      to a distant guillotine?
      Viva la France!
      the people have screamed
      "we shall have our cake now
      with our favorite queen"
      
      

Reviews

[emmajoy]

This made me laugh aloud, there's not only a touch of decadence in this but a tongue in cheek look at a woman who near defies explanation .. the history books of late still question her behaviour!

You have the knack of writing musically, always a super fine meter and use of words and phrases that aren't see too often in modern poetry .. it's a pleasure to read your poetry .. it truly is.

[Sean M. Addams]

a very cool piece ... i liked the repeat of each first stanza... i thought you did great on this very unique and a very fun and witty write ..nice job and good luck in the contest.. a winner in my opinion!!!

[Nicole Renee]

I really enjoyed this poem! I love the movie and like the era that Marie lives in! :D

[Sheila Kline]

Indeed! A most interesting read with your historial facts right on target, and with a good measure of humor thrown in!
Great job!!.....yes, "we shal have our cake now with our favorite queen" (neath the guillotine!)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I think Maria was a pioneer in Government for today most of our politicians follow her example... fun poem despite the harsh topic.