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Naked As A Newborn Lady Rides
by Felix LeRoy Perry → (All Poetry by Felix LeRoy Perry)
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The real Lady Godiva who lived around the 11th century in the years 1040 to 1080 was the wife of the Earl of Mercia. He was a friend to the church and as such paid the expenses incurred by a large religious order of the time near by the Village of Coventry. His taxes were exorbitant and were on such things as art (which ironically Lady Godiva was the only one who had any other than the church) and even a tax on manure. Lady Godiva confronted her husband and the deal was made that if she were so fevant in her beliefs that the taxes should be lowered than she should using her own naked body as an example of art make her infamous ride. She did and the rest they say is history...
PS: Good thing there were no censures or raters then or this brave story would no doubt have been lost


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Naked As A Newborn Lady Rides

By: Fee

 

Like a Queens of old she sits her steed

Holding court to suitors as they come

Copper hair a flame in the Goddess sun

Hoof beats play cobblestones like a drum

 

Her stately husband so despised

Leofric would make good on his deal

Rid tax from people and to hear his peoples cries

If his Godiva’s naked beauty she’d but reveal

 

Eyes sparkle bejewelled by God above

Greeks claimed God on earth is a woman heavenly

Her curves tempt man to tempt this fate

As that day she rode through Coventry

 

Some say she rode a stallion white

Others say her hair did sweep the street

As the mitered hats of Rome condemned

Blasphemous they preached this voyeur’s treat

 

A flash of alabaster thigh, an impish wink of eye

Bare skin stroked in art by sunlight’s brush

A work of art her rapture beauty to behold

The loving crowd of fans all forward rush

 

Godiva is her name of choice

The title Lady to her once bestowed

As befits the luxury of time ago

Perhaps by some sated poet Romeo

 

Her ride rid the land of oppression’s yoke

Taxes lifted all but necessary were revoked

Her name went down in history forevermore

Lady Go diva’s pride was all in strength she wore! 

 

 
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Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G
Reviewed on March 15, 2008
What a truly A M A Z I N G Poem! ARt must be shown in anyway possible! With strong beliefs to back it up! :)
LOVE every word of this, her Soul was strong and ongoing! and you brought back a sweet memory!
I got a box of luscious gourmet chocolates
and Sweet Loving Lady Godiva was on the front of the box!
Now, I must find it!
This gem is a treasure I will savor!
Write On!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Sheeeooxooo

STay Positive!
STay STrong!
Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on March 13, 2008
Its a pity a stunt like that wouldnt put an end to oppression these days...Mind You one would have to have long hair LOL. Loved this Epic Fee, she must of been a liberationist LOL
Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on March 13, 2008
Fee, my beloved Canadian friend, with poet like you, History will be no forgotten or hide by the prudes, but a ever lasting tribute to moral strenght from one that cared for the poor.
We have not many like her today among seven billion...that's sad.

Georg
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
Reviewed on March 13, 2008
A beautiful tribute Fee. Many only know she rode naked but they don't know what a magnanimous soul she was and the reason for her ride. I love this poem.
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
So much compassion in this historical write of one very brave lady and her cause, fantastic....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
Well, she's certainly inspired YOU, Felix! :)) As flowing a rendition of this lady's courage of her own convictions as her beautiful flaming tresses that swept the streets clean of tyranny in her wake. The art is equally as inspiring. This is a fine marriage of morals and masterpiece. TY Kate xx
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
What a wonderful write and tribute - I have the same painting on my wall--beautiful
Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
This is a classic retelling of the brave lady's compassion
Very well Done Fee!!!
your style is smooth as butter!!
I like this!!
Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
Stunning view of inner beauty!
Fee these poem is "Enchanting"
Outstanding write!
Peace Love and Huggggg....Morning Star
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
A beauty Felix!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
Very Beautiful poem, enoyed the history of it also.
Christine
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
Oh my,what a beauty you have written here Sweet Fee,adore the picture..stay safe and well...Hugssss
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
Great poem and pic, Fee; bravo~ Very well penned/illustrated!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Reviewed by Staci Gansky-Wagner
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
Wonderful job enjoyed reading.
Reviewed by Deborah Munson (Reader)
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
A poem of inner beauty, strength and character. I wonder if she had any fear as she faced this mountain in her life? I guess it doesn't matter as face it she did and with dignity. Thanks for the poem as it gives me inspiration.............Deborah
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
What a fine job you've done Fee. Fantastic!
Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
Wow Cuz you have shared quiet the write with us as I do remember the syory well. I love this and the pic compliments your post. Thank you for sharing.

Love ya face Cuz XOXOXO, Rose
Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
Good Morning Fee,
AURGH!!!! I Love This Poetic Express!!!
It Is Like A Romance Novel, A Classic!!
Your Words Eloquently Speaking Intrinsically Of Her With Dignity & Honor!!
I Love The Photo!

Embrasse'
Vickie
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
An epic historic tale, that you tell extremely well. And perhaps those censors were off somewhere that day counting all the money they were making on that manure tax!
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on March 12, 2008
You think that would work now, with gas prices, food costs, EVERYTHING going up but the paycheck? Hmmmm. No, I don't think people would want to see me nekkid. They'd pay me to put my clothes on! LOL Still, an excellent write, Fee, very well penned.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
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