Sonnet: in praise of HRM Eridani of Trimaris

Between three seas a golden lady reigns
Upon the throne her people to inspire
To acts of valor with their hearts afire
While in her own bright embers still remain.

The call of Duty sends her on campaign
Where hounds of battle bay a martial choir
‘Til eveningtide reveals her fond desire:
To dance to fair Terpsichore’s refrain.

The wise man knows that two sides has the heart;
That Duty over Love can hold no sway.
When Kingdom calls she gladly does her part
But by her true love’s side shall ever stay.
No archer’s barb can match swift Cupid’s dart
Nor armies drive the faithful heart astray.

This is an Italian sonnet dedicated to HRM Eridani Aureus, Queen of Trimaris. It was presented to her in August 2009 at Pennsic 38. The illuminated page can be seen here.

Updated: February 27, 2013 — 10:00 am