24. Entry from Hannah King
A Valentine’s poetry competition for lovers of history
A Valentine sonnet to unsung mothers
A Valentine reaching back across time
But how to choose one from all history?
One worthy recipient of my rhyme?
So many people - quite a mystery!
Send sweet nothings to the brokers of wars?
Those men who bullied and governed by might
Soldiers sacrificed for somebody’s cause
Despots and rulers convinced they were right?
Or
Mothers who saw their safe spaces crumble
Who saw the gathering storm clouds of war
With terror heard the volcano rumble
Hugging their children and blocking the door
They’re who I’d speak to if I only could
Send my love and ask them - can it come good?
Hannah King
We were delighted to receive so many entries to this competition. We asked for a Valentine’s Day Poem with rhyming couplets written for any figure from history.
Please CLICK HERE to read all the poems and then CLICK HERE to vote.
The winner will be announced on St Valentine’s Day and will received a framed copy of their poem.
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