Mine Only Queen
Why dost thou abandon me?
By Raymond G. TaylorPublished 11 months ago • Updated 11 months ago • 1 min read
Queen Eleanor (of Castile) Memorial Cross at Charing Cross, London, Photo: RGT
Lady, why dost thou abandon me to this mortal realm,
Lonely in my governance without your healing balm?
I would beseech thee save a place for me
To cower in thy saintly shade, good grace to radiate from thee,
Until dread time when I, too, shake off this weighty flesh.
About the Creator
Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (5)
Amazing piece! I love your take on this 🥰 Thanks for sharing~
Be that time far or near, you shall always remain dear.
Oooo, shake of this weighty flesh, nice way to describe death. Loved your poem!
👏👏👏 Take a bow, my friend. That was great!!!
Beautifully written for you a true British citizen who adored his Queen. Good job.