Bloody Mary

A poem concerning Mary Tudor, first daughter of Henry VIII and the "first" Queen of England. This is from the perspective of those who opposed her during the Marian Persecutions. (School assignment)

 

Mary is a tyrant

Mary has no heart

 

Mousey Jane Grey

Queen for nine days

Forced by family

Wears her cousin’s crown

 

Bloody Mary

Locks her up

 

The rebellion presses on

Cousin Jane’s father leads

Mary responds

 

The war wages on

In our own country

The English

Are burned black

For blasphemy

And religious treason

 

Bloody Mary

Locks us up

 

Mary is a tyrant

Mary has no heart

Author's Note

I had no form in mind when writing this. I just went for repetition.

Reviews

[Kamnats]

I really liked it. It's got a rhythm. Interesting one too.

[HorrorMaster]

Amazing poem. :)

[Wunderlich]

Love the style in which this is written, as well as the content. I really like poems based on history. Great job.

[Dylan Patrick]

It doesn't even rhyme, but the flow was so good, I was reading it like it was. Well done.

[Jacey Lane-DeVille]

*whispers* I love you in the non gay way! LOL why because I'm obsessed with the Tudor Era and with the whole drama between Elizabeth and Mary.
Great poem on the basis that I disliked Mary but again I'm curious if she was such a bore.

[Chirinos20]

I nice piece. I like the form. It flows, well done!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

I like this poem. I like anything to do with History. You sum it up in so few lines. She was a hard lady. A excellent poem.
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