A daughter faithful and obedient,
She watched the sheep of her strict father’s herd,
When words reached her she failed to understand,
Like dress in soldiers’ garb and wield a sword.


The Maid recalled the ancient prophesy
Of glory, triumph and sad earthly fate-
The voice spoke: “Hurry Joan, lest you be late
To lead your stricken land to victory”

“Go to the Dauphin who is squirming now,
Ignore if courtiers sneer or look askance,
And when you find young Charles, hail him, bow!
And then crown him at Rheims as king of France!”

“St. Michael leads your army, so fear not!
St. Catherine herself will hold your sword.
They’ll guide your horse to gallop or to trot,
Be friendly with the fighters, kind, but curt”.





The Maid again obeyed the solemn word,
And gave her army glorious victory,
And by most grueling trials undeterred
Fulfilled the prophesy and destiny.

Betrayed, - as once her Master was - the stake
Awaiting the brave champion of Love,
And bitter suffering in victory’s wake
As from her pyre’s flames soared forth the dove.





© Elizabeth Dandy

Feast of St. Joan of Arc, May 30th 2005

Like the gods about whom Homer sang, Saints have been known to take a partisan interest in mortals' politics, as when in the year 1426, the 89th year of the 100 year war that St, Michael, St. Margaret and St. Catherine decided to assist the Valois party of Charles of Orleans against his rivals, the Burgundians and their English allies.

As prophesied, , a young farm teenager, was the instrument of Divine intervention
She led the French army as per her voices and visions victoriously, but was captured at Campiègne by the Burgundians and sold to the English.
Her own king, true toad, did nothing to either ransom or, had no interest to rescue her, and after her refusal to deny her voices at the famous trial of Joan of Arc. she was burned at the stake as a heretic under the Bishop Cochon of Beauvais.
Canonized in 1921 many cathedrals are dedicated to St. Joan of Arc.

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The Maid of Orleans Contributed by Elizabeth_Dandy on Friday, 27th May 2005 @ 11:01:38 AM in AEST Topic: dedicatedpoems A daughter faithful and obedient, She watched the sheep of her strict father’s herd, When words reached her she failed to understand, Like dress in soldiers’ garb and wield a sword. The Maid recalled the ancient prophesy Of glory, triumph and sad earthly fate- The voice spoke: “Hurry Joan, lest you be late To lead your stricken land to victory” “Go to the Dauphin who is squirming now, Ignore if courtiers sneer or look askance, And when you find young Charles, hail him, bow! And then crown him at Rheims as king of France!” “St. Michael leads your army, so fear not! St. Catherine herself will hold your sword. They’ll guide your horse to gallop or to trot, Be friendly with the fighters, kind, but curt”. The Maid again obeyed the solemn word, And gave her army glorious victory, And by most grueling trials undeterred Fulfilled the prophesy and destiny. Betrayed, - as once her Master was - the stake Awaiting the brave champion of Love, And bitter suffering in victory’s wake As from her pyre’s flames soared forth the dove. © Elizabeth Dandy Feast of St. Joan of Arc, May 30th 2005 Like the gods about whom Homer sang, Saints have been known to take a partisan interest in mortals' politics, as when in the year 1426, the 89th year of the 100 year war that St, Michael, St. Margaret and St. Catherine decided to assist the Valois party of Charles of Orleans against his rivals, the Burgundians and their English allies. As prophesied, , a young farm teenager, was the instrument of Divine intervention She led the French army as per her voices and visions victoriously, but was captured at Campiègne by the Burgundians and sold to the English. Her own king, true toad, did nothing to either ransom or, had no interest to rescue her, and after her refusal to deny her voices at the famous trial of Joan of Arc. she was burned at the stake as a heretic under the Bishop Cochon of Beauvais. Canonized in 1921 many cathedrals are dedicated to St. Joan of Arc. Copyright © Elizabeth_Dandy ... [ 2005-05-27 11:01:38] (Date/Time posted on site) Advertisments: Previous Posted Poem         | |         Next Posted Poem

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Re: The Maid of Orleans (User Rating: 1 ) by lovingcritters on Friday, 27th May 2005 @ 05:18:42 PM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Oh Dear ED I too love the story of this marvelous creature. The bravery, her faith, above all else. She has a lesson in her story for all of us to learn. Against no man have fear. What a beautifully written poem, a true master piece again and again. Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful story, the music fits so exquisitely well! Warm love zerocracker consue

Re: The Maid of Orleans (User Rating: 1 ) by reflections on Saturday, 28th May 2005 @ 06:25:51 AM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) The feast of St. Joan of Arc is the appropriate moment in time to celebrate the feats of a young lass, also the protector of her father’s sheep, as she became the first, and most gloriously competent leader of a French Army in the history of their country. I can easily see why a woman of such faith and determination would lead the French in their perpetual absence of brave, strong male leadership. The Holy Spirit is not sexist in it’s appeal to the hearts of the faithful. The chore asked is always custom fitted to the one asked. The willing heart is the only test. This is one of your best efforts, Elizabeth, to enlighten those who care to know, as to matters of Christian history, and define God’s Saints as the ordinary people they were . . . Those who performed deeds, and lived extraordinary lives - only for the greater glory of God. John AMDG

Re: The Maid of Orleans (User Rating: 1 ) by Sinned on Sunday, 29th May 2005 @ 09:16:39 AM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Elizabeth Thanks for sharing "Both" poems about Joan of Arc. Both are number fives. The Spirit chooses who He may. Each generation has its saints and wonderful people like you to tell about them. Well done. My friend. Sinned

Re: The Maid of Orleans (User Rating: 1 ) by emystar on Monday, 30th May 2005 @ 01:59:00 AM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Another great peice of history. Very good work of art. luv, huggs, emy