Entry from Anne Nicholls
A Valentine’s poetry competition for lovers of history
A poll will run from 4–12 February to choose the winner, who will be announced on Valentine’s Day.
Emilia Imberbis
O Queen of the Enlightenment
You embraced a science bent
You pled for women’s schooling
Against prejudicial ruling
Your charm and wit and love of dance
Enticed Voltaire to sweet romance
Your only fault in many eyes
Was lack of beard as male disguise
Your Institutions de physique
Of new ideas did wisely speak
Your witty cultured salons
Glittered free from morons
O sweet Marquise du Châtelet
Dear mother, sage and mate
You died too soon and now you’re gone
Your legacy of maths lives on
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re delighted to announce a brand new writing competition created especially for fans of Jodi Taylor.
This time, we’re inviting you to put pen to paper and compose a Valentine’s Day poem addressed to a famous person from history. The poem can be romantic, witty, heartfelt or mischievous, but it must include rhyming couplets. Submissions close on Saturday, 31st January, after which all entries will be published on Jodi's social media for readers to enjoy. The winner will be chosen through a public poll held between 1st and 13th February, and announced on 14th February. As a lasting keepsake, the winner will receive a beautifully framed copy of their poem.
CLICK HERE to submit your edited and formatted entry in Word document form.
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