4. Entry from Jo Jones

A Valentine’s poetry competition for lovers of history

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Mine heart doth sing, mine world doth rock

When I behold this son of York.

Most noble King and warrior bold,

Thine warm embrace in me enfold.

Cast off this yoke, this curs-ed crown,

Deny thy fate in Leicester town.

O Richard, Richard, Richard three,

Through time I pledge my troth to thee.

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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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