The Queen of Hearts, she knew a tart,
who came over one summers day…
The Knave of hearts, then “taste” the tart
and then just threw the Queen away.
Dear Alice saw that swindler Knave
and brewed a plan to kill him too.
Though this is such a different grave,
Camilla will not fit the shoe!
Author notes
Prompt: Happily never after
About the adopted lines:
Origins of the title the 'Queen of Hearts' can be found in the work of Lewis G. Carroll in his book entitled 'Alice in Wonderland' first published in 1805. In more recent history the term was used by Princess Diana during a famous interview as her preference to the title the Queen of Hearts to that of Queen of England. Princess Diana is now lovingly referred to as the Queen of Hearts
Poetic form: Elegancahew
The Elegancahew consist of the same amount of lines as the syllables per line. The first two lines is an adoption of any well phrase or saying [to be mentioned in your notes]. The adopted lines may be manipulated so the meaning of it fits your poem.
There are no specific rhyme schemes but rhyme is compulsory and written in one Stanza.
In a list
A contest entry
- Happily Never After... by sora..
400 points, ended December 18, 2008, 9 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Rebekah Ann this is a nice poem. You know how people look so familiar. You remind me of a friend I had years ago named synthia. It was a pleasure to read your poem. I hope to read more soon. You go girlfriend.
Your's sincerely
Judith Latt -
I like the references to real life in this poem, especially since you clarified them in your author's notes. The knowledge makes the poem stronger upon reading it, although it was strong even with (or maybe especially with) the mystery. The last two lines are my favorite, and I like the rhyme and the formatting you've used in this.
Well penned,
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I really like the refences you have put in your notes it gives us some more info and detials just incase the poem wasnt makeing sence after reading your notes, I understand it, and i love your form and the flow you have used in this poem and how you have told the story so thoughtfully, keep up the writing, ~Amy
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oh wow.
hahah i must say, you have really blown me away by making me enjoy a rhyming piece so much!
concise and witty; this is just brilliant.
great work & good luck.
=]
PS i love hearing about the evil side of alice...
i always knew she was evil...
*sinister chuckle*
=P
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Sho!!! Thank you so very much for my Silver Trophy!! They are my favorite!
Thank you kindly for hosting this lovely contest!!!
Becks
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this is so clever!! ... I absolutely adore it!!!
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This has real potential. You took the topic and did it proud ~ if I may be so cliche.
Congrats. A beaut.
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wow..
this is so cool! I love the one stanza deal, and the flow and story..excellent!
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This is really wonderful! It reminds me of the nursery rhymes of years ago. The children's poems of old had violence in them too.
Love,
Amera
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