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The Burghers of Calais, a Poem

July 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Don't worry, the Queen kept King Henry from killing them.

Said the Burghers who lived in Calais
“We’ll surrender the city todais.
Out we’ll come with the keys
In our French BVDs.
Tell King Edward: Don’t kill us! Okais?”

(You can read the story of the Burghers of Calais by clicking HERE.)

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