Coronation Song

If I can rule without mistaking
Disaster for the church bells ringing
Or calm whatever storm is raging
My life will be my reign.

If I can beat back a famine,
The pangs, for just a day,
This country's demons, will I slay,
My life will be my reign.

In my two hands I hold the world,
In spirit, and in strength.
It is my post to aid and care,
My life will be my reign.

If I can stop one heart from breaking
I shall not live in vain
If I can stop my homeland's quaking
My life will be my reign.

Author's Note

Heavily influenced by Emily Dickinson's "If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking" and Queen Elizabeth I.

Reviews

[W R Stowe]

Very alluring Emily job well done

[Emily]

Thanks so much! :)

[W R Stowe]

your very welcome

[Confuser]

What beautiful writing is here. I put simply, love the way you write. From the beginning I am drawn in - pulled to continue forth, if I can rule without mistaking disaster for church bells ringing. It is tense, I feel the pressure building as it goes on so lovely. Thank you so much. You write beautifully!

[Emily]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate all your insights.

[Confuser]

Your poetry is unique. I know immediately it is you, that is a great compliment. I want to hear that voice. Thank you.

[suchitra sarmah]

its awsem..liked the way you expressed

[Emily]

Thank you!