Saturday 18 May 2019

Sunday 12 May 2019

Brave



Though she feels surrounded,
Lost in light-scattered haze
She steels her heart against the storm,
Her mind against the rain 
Until the clouds pour flower petals
And courage colours her face,
Hailed luminous with the rising moon,
Reminded she is brave.



C. LJ Ireton 2019

Company



I'm not alone.
My cat is next to me.
And her eyes hold
Lion prides, Dragon treasure and Tiger stripes - 
The whole animal kingdom
Is curled at my feet
Choosing me for company. 




C. LJ Ireton 2019

Thursday 2 May 2019

Queen Kateryn Parr




Into the tapestry of tradition
You embroidered your words in ink
Sewing in stoicism 
Under standards of sapphire and silk.
Skilled lady - what poise, what faith you held 
Under the gaze of religious men -
Facing dangerous duty with grace,
Marking books with a woman's name.
In a chequered court, with a heavy crown,
 Your patience and pages were displayed
Among your collection of royal jewels
Admired by queens not yet made.


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