I Have the Right

Alas and alack: My lord is dead.
Now who will protect me in his stead
I must wed, I can’t rule alone.

It seems to be traditionally.
That no widow lady can be
allowed freedom to reign alone.

Although I have proved competent.
The powers that be are not content
My ascent, they cannot condone.

They view it as a prime disgrace!
A woman ought to know her place
They can’t face the fact. He is gone.

I am the ruling castellan
I do not want another man
Any man to usurp my throne.

I will defy their foolish laws
because I have no other course.
Use of force. I defend my own

My men swore loyalty to me
although the lords may disagree.
I am free. They serve me alone.

They respect my ability
despite my femininity
Quite happy that I rule alone.

Offended masculinity
must accept the reality
which for me. I rule, he is gone.

I am prepared to stand and fight
with naked blades defend my right
day or night to hold what I own.

(6-Jul-07)

poem by Ivor Or Ivor.e Hogg
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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