Entry from Jo Jones
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.
Charles Edward Stuart, born to be king
Like others before, your praises I’ll sing
From exile in Rome, sailed to Scotia’s fair land
A Jacobite army was yours to command
Triumphs in Preston and at Falkirk Muir
Despair in the end on Culloden Moor
Over the sea with Flora to Skye
A daring escape that made my heart sigh
A romantic hero in history we’re taught
Bonnie Prince Charlie will ne’er be forgot
Jo Jones
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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Well wrote
Bonnie poet.