Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, VICTORIA, by MARY M. SINGLETON CURRIE


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VICTORIA, by                    
First Line: Queen of so many nations that the sun
Last Line: A lonely woman, -- sable garmented.
Alternate Author Name(s): Fane, Violet; Lamb, Mary Montgomerie; Singleton, Mrs.
Subject(s): Victoria, Queen Of England (1819-1901)


Queen of so many nations that the sun
Sets not upon the boundaries of thy sway, --
Whom men of varied clime and creed obey, --
Mother of many Princes, -- wife of one
Who, -- now these fleet-foot fifty years are run
Whereof the festival is held to-day, --
Sees not thy golden tresses turn'd to grey,
But, -- in eternal slumber, slumbers on; --
How many glorious images unite
'Round thine illustrious name! -- The Dragon's head
Beneath St. George's heel: -- the Lion's might: --
Britannia: -- India's Empress, -- robed in red,
Crown'd and enthroned! -- Then lo! thou com'st in sight, --
A lonely woman, -- sable garmented.





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