Traitor's Fate

After reading his elegy ( Chideock Tichbourne 1563 - 1586)

i chanced upon a sombre elegy

for Babington a heavy price you paid

with eloquence your written words excel

though Elizabeth our Queen you did betray

at three and twenty birthdates you are done

your sun has set too early for your years

yet in your blood a wordsmith recognised

it was your poet soul that ushered tears

last thoughts conveyed with wisdom's tender touch

five centuries have fled your verse lives on

i do not know you for conspiracy

but love you for your dying sunset song

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

There is no point in freedom of speech if there is no honesty in that speech. Come what may, you must be true to yourself. To do otherwise is to sell your soul to the devil. The fact that we have a media complicit with politicians and the government to the point of suppression is the ultimate betrayal of the American people and our Constitution. I think that poets are the last of the truth seekers and truth speakers. It has always been that way. We do not write for praise nor money nor fame. We write from the soul.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank you’s Linda for stopping by to share your thoughts on this poem. Very much appreciated.

Chris

[JE Falcon]

Such a moving poem for a brother poet, and such a kind thing to do. Thanks for a read worth reading, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Falcon. I appreciate the review and you stopping by. All the best.

Chris

[Writergurl (Mama's Girl..]

This is really kind of touching really, enjoyed this write a lot

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. I appreciate your visit and thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[Writergurl (Mama's Girl)]

you too.
hope your holidays are wonderful for you : )

[Unspoken poet]

This is emotional as well as captivating, so well expressed....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Unspoken poet. I appreciate you stopping by. All good wishes.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

We all owe our society to your tiny Isle. From your country came everything good in us. Culture, Music, Education. We are where we come from in the end.

[Chris Shaw]

What fine thoughts you share here Tate. Many thank yous for stopping by. Hope you and your loved ones are healthy and happy. All the best.

Chris

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I was unaware of this young gentleman's poetry until reading your lovely poem on his art. So I went and researched his writing, one of which you referenced. Both Elegy and The Housedove I found very moving and incredibly poignant pieces of art. You captured poetically the short life of this poet. And paid a kind homage to his inspired works. Thank you Chris for this heartfelt tribute you have painted for the artistry of this long since past poet.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Carlos, delighted that you researched this poet out. I do not know The House Dove, so will look that one up. The Elegy I found incredibly moving. It stayed with me for days, almost haunting me. .Pleased you stopped by to share your thoughts. All best wishes.

Chris

[Ananya Rao]

Hello Chris, this is so captivating, your language is beautiful, I wish I could write this well, but alas, here we are, I look forward to reading more of your poems.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Ananya, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a positive review. Pleased to meet you on my page. All the best.

Chris

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

A traitor wordsmith whose poem seems to be worthwhile still eh, what a fantastic poem on a poem. Superbly rhymed too. You never fail to deliver, fine poetess! Kudos!
And best wishes, 🌷

[Chris Shaw]

His elegy is a heart breaker. His life was short, but his poetry has lasted much longer. Thank you my friend forcstopping by to read this one. You are appreciated.

Chris.

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for sharing this poetic history.
Nicely done.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Melinda for checking in. Have a great weekend.

Chris

[duff]

Stunning wording. Avenues and choices. I read it and read it again. Nice work.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff. Pleased you enjoyed.

Chris

[Lathen Griffiths]

The history of these isles is so captivating, it’s built upon so many people who had such different ideas, beliefs or perhaps they were just ambitious. What Chris reminds us here, in such poetic fashion is that these folk from history who we maybe demonise now were just people who made a choice.
A wonderful reminder. Great writing Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, a young man who had a different view. He was passionate about it. I thought about my grandson Robbie. We have great debates, but we hold very different views about life. We are all people who make choices. Some of them can have terrible consequences. Many thank yous for your thoughtful review.

Chris