Hi everyone,
I was hoping to get some input on a poem I had to write for Western Civ. about the rule of Oliver Cromwell. I know there are quite a few of poets on this board so any input or suggestions would be greatly welcomed.
Oliver Cromwell
I am Oliver Cromwell
the man who raised an army
And executed a king.
I dissmiisd parliament
and my soilders drove tem out
Lord Protector is my name.
I drafted a consitution
no theaters or amusement
No merrymakingor sporting.
Harsh as I ruled the English
even harsjer I ruled the Irish
Hated by the Irish I be.
I am Ireland
A nation ruled by pain
No freedom for me
I have watched my childen die
cut down, tortured and killedCatholic priest and fiars
In the town of Drogheda
9,000 were put to te sword
In Oliver Cromwell’s name.
I have seen injustist
All Irish families driven out
Make way for the English!
I am Mother Ireland
a land ruled by hate
I am the muse Cleo
one of the nine I be
I have seen Cromwell’s rule
He ruled with an iron fist
Over England, Scotland and Ireland
Wiping out all cnsidered unholy
No fun for him
Entertainment be
too sinful, too lively, to free
For I am Cleo,
Muse I be
Okay, just to let everyone know, I am not a great poet, soooo yeah…One thing I was thinking of doing during performing the poem for my class was playing a song on my flute and whistle inbetween parts of it.
Well, thanks. I hope people can give me some input or suggestions.
Caryn