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Henry VII Eddie Boverington Historical MiscellanyRidiculam Mundi May 27, 2016 I come from west of England; That peninsula called Wales. I’m stronger than a bunch of leeks; In truth as hard as nails. So I started up an army To defeat that mad King Dickie, As I heard he’d killed his nephews, And was really rather tricky. We met up in a cow field, And we fought a bitter war. I was claimed the victor, While King Dickie hit the floor. I stole a brilliant victory From underneath their noses. Bosworth was the winning post In a war against white roses. I began the Tudor dynasty, Which was meant to pass to Arthur, But then he went and died on me, Which was a bit of a disaster. So I was stuck with Henry, Who was quite the mummy’s boy. Still I hoped that he could do the job, And not treat England as his toy. But I’m a little disappointed At how it finally ended; With a Stuart sitting on the throne, And my dynasty suspended. My grandchildren were useless At stocking up the Tudor larder. You would have thought our Lizzie Could have tried a little harder. She took pride in being a virgin, And being married to old England. And while that’s very well and good, An heir would’ve saved the Kingdom. What’s the point of Bosworth, And being hard as rock, When my crown is sitting on the head, Of a ginger headed Jock. I should have stayed in Cardiff, And watched Wales take in the Scots, But then again in Rugby, We would probably have lost.