Recorded by the author at The Mark Twain House & Museum, July 22, 2025
After Portrait of Henry VIII by Hans Holbein, the Younger
I—Divorced
Widowed by brother
Failure at making a boy
Divorced for Boleyn
II—Beheaded
Lady in waiting
Accused of unforgiving crimes
Beheaded in 1536
III—Died
Loved by dear Henry
Gave birth to his only son
Died from the same birth
IV—Divorced
Married out of sight
Proud to be Henry’s fourth wife
Divorced due to looks
V—Beheaded
Made every man wild
Used by men time after time
Beheaded for crimes
VI—Survived
Henry’s final wife
He died in the year of 1543
I died in year 1547