Magnificent Failure

Sonnet

Magnificent Failure

Owen Glendower glowering
across the bodies of the slain
Was claiming victory again
over Henry the English king.

Three times he beat him in the field
But Henry always came again
There was no way that he would yield.
His actions made it very plain.

Glendower lost eventually
Henry enforced his right to rule.
His was the final victory
At least that's what I was taught at school.

Though Wales reveres his memory
And few remember King Henry.

27-Jan-09

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Reviews

[Donald Meikle]

the English cathrell jowell

[Legion]

Isn't that the way history usually goes. Great write. One line might need some changing though:

"His was the finally victory" - perhaps "His was the final victory"

Kudos.