Tudor Times

Tudor times.

The plots, the threats, the lies,

Treason, poison and trusted spies.

Court was the place to be,

Execution was a fun thing to see.

Theater was at it’s best,

Shakespeare, Marlowe and the rest.

Explorers or pirates with their loot,

Heroes or villains ? – How astute!

Grammer schools for the rich,

The girls at home, were taught to stitch.

Big mansions were built in certain places,

With decorated chambers and private spaces.

The nobles clothes had jewels and all,

And fantastic self-portraits on the wall.

Bear-baiting was the cruel delight,

Both Henry and Liz loved the sight.

The Holy Bible was translated,

Catholics then were doomed and hated.

The Armarda was the Spanish fleet,

Which were forced to scatter and retreat.

Tudor England had a lot to offer,

The English, on the whole did prosper.

The historical facts are there,

For future generations to learn and share.

* This poem was also included in a performance by children who were 10 at the time.