Words of Interest
Number 20.
The kings in England
by Mary Anne Humfrey (1792 -1873)
The Romans in England did once bear sway And the Saxons after them, led the way. And they tugged with the Danes till an overthrow They both of them got by the Norman blow. William the First as Conqueror came. William the Second by an arrow was slain. Henry the First was a scholar bright. But Stephen was forced for his crown to fight. Henry Second Plantagenet's name did bear And Richard First was his son and heir. But Magna Cart was gained from John Which Henry the Third put his seal upon. Edward the First like a lion was bold. Edward the Second was bought and sold. Edward the Third was his subjects' pride Though his grandson Richard was put aside. Henry the Fourth was a warlike wight. Henry the Fifth like a cock would fight. Henry the Sixth like a child did pout. When Edward the Fourth had kicked him out. Poor Edward the Fifth was killed in bed By Richard the Third who himself soon bled. Henry the Seventh in fame grew big. Henry the Eighth was as fat as a pig. With Edward the Sixth we had tranquil days Though Mary made fire and faggot blaze. Good Queen Bess was a glorious dame And James the First from Scotland came. Charles the First was a martyr made. Charles the Second was a comical blade. James the Second when hotly spurred Ran away from William the Third. Queen Anne was victorious by land and sea. George the First did with glory sway. George the Second has long been dead And George the Third reigned in his stead. Of George the Fourth I have nothing to say And William the Fourth may he long bear sway. |
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