The Monarch's Touch (Sonnet)

The Monarch's Touch (Sonnet)

Her scepter raised in majesty, she dares

to rule this jeweled star Britannia though

dark eyes of former Kings and current heirs,

gaze down on her from portraits. Does she know

or even care what they may think? You see,

she rides a horse as well as any man,

then dons her crown and welcomes Dukes to tea,

while scrutinizing every battle plan.

Elizabeth! This gown of dignity

that flows, the river Thames reflects her grace;

her confidence. Behind doors privately,

she smiles back at the chamber mirror's face,

then states in perfect English, as she should,

"Elizabeth the Second, you done good." 

Reviews

[Onlyme]

An exceptional sonnet about a wonderful, dedicate, Monarch of the Crown. Who is friendly, sweet, dedicated and a hard worker for her minions.

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

At least she is appreciated. And that's good to know. Thank you for your input, Dawn. :-)

[Onlyme]

my pleasure. Tamara.

[Chris Shaw]

She is a constant and has reigned all my life. I have so much admiration for her hard work and dedication to put country first. Duty, duty, duty, the lady has done more than good. She has excelled. Thank you for reminding me what a marvellous Monarch we have Tamara in your fine sonnet.

Chris

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Yes, you should be proud of her. There don't appear to be any to replace her that would be as loved by the public. :-)

Thanks for your feedback, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

You are right. Charles isn't particularly well thought of and there is still much resentment at the possibility of a Queen Camilla.

Chris

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

I hear ya! :-)

[An owl on the moon]

What a wondrously moving, lifting poem! You create such a beautiful energy in her wisdom, her giftings, her leadership. Your poetic expressions of her wrap us all in her warmth and life.

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Yes, when I was a little girl living in Brisbane, Australia we looked forward to the Queen's visit, however, she didn't show up and the Aussies were so disappointed and some believed it to be a snub. Since then she's been forgiven. How many times I sang "God Save the Queen," when I was young.

I've always loved her. :-)

[john l smith]

certainly a long lasting and appreciated Monarch
The Charles thingy will be interesting
I am supposedly one of her royal subjects but am not really into the royalty thing
Dave

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Well the royalty thing beats the Presidential thing in the U.S. :-)

[john l smith]

Quite true
Be interesting to see what happens next time around.

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Well, the economy is good, so who knows?

[Paul Bell]

Still going strong.
Am I right in thinking, she's the longest serving monarch in history.
Victoria would not be amused.
Mind you, Charles must be chapping at the bit.
Do you think she'll hand over the reins?

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

I doubt she will hand over the reins to Charles, but I may be wrong. Maybe William. :-)

[Neville]

Hey you... you just done good yourself... no.. you did more than good.. Her Majesty would be both touched which is of course still a hanging offense but also chuffed to bits with this fabulous sonnet...Hurrah Tamara and true.... N :)

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

That's great. Thank you for your feedback, Neville. :-)

[Neville]

not at all, you are most welcome..

[DIVYA]

A beautiful tribute to a very graceful queen. She has handled all the tumult and trials with such grace and dignity. No wonder her subjects adore her. Appreciated so very Tamara!

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Yes, DIVYA, the Queen certainly is adored by her subjects and across the globe, as well.

read moreYes, DIVYA, the Queen certainly is adored by her subjects and across the globe, as well.

Thank you for commenting. :-)