The poem explores the idea of a queen's voice being silenced and her thoughts going unspoken. It highlights the societal expectations placed on women to be quiet and submissive. The speaker reflects on how the queen's words are often ignored or dismissed, even when they hold great wisdom and insight. The poem suggests that this silence is not only a personal loss but also a societal one, as it deprives the world of valuable perspectives and ideas.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Literary