I was very saddened when I got up this morning and
discovered that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, had peacefully passed away
during our night.
My grandmother was born before the death of Queen Victoria and knew the reigns of five monarchs,
but I have only ever known one.
Queen Elizabeth’s dedication to her work and devotion to
duty as The Queen has been an incredible example to all who have examined her
life, and she will be deeply mourned around the world.
King Charles III now sits upon this historic throne, and I pray
he will be able to follow his mother’s example and become a great and much
loved monarch.
You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your
eyes and pray that she’ll come back
Or you can open your
eyes and see all she’s left.
Your heart can be
empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of
the love you shared.
You can turn your
back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy
for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her
and only that she’s gone
Or you can cherish
her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close
your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what
she’d want:
Smile, open your
eyes, love and go on.
A beautiful tribute Margaret - yes, I am sad too, but thankful we had such a wonderful monarch for so long!
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Maxine
An amazing lady who worked right to the end. May she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteMargaret...did you write that poem? It is wonderful. I do hope all goes well and that her son will follow her example.
ReplyDeleteNo, I didn't write it Rose. It was used at the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 2002, and the author is given as "anonymous"
DeleteI love that poem, Margaret. A work colleague gave me a copy when my sister died and I passed it on to my mother who treasured it. RIP Queen Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tribute. She was a remarkable woman. I loved her too.
ReplyDeleteI was so shocked when I heard that the Queen had died. I remember when the king died and Elizabeth became queen. At the time in Canadian schools we still sang the national anthem and God save the King every morning. I was in grade 1 and the teacher explained that from now on we would sing God save the Queen. It made a big impression on me. May she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good poem.
ReplyDeleteI love the continuity of the monarchy and how straight away we have a king
As a country we are devastated to lose our head of state, she did a fantastic job, with dignity and honour. The world is morning her, because she was loved so much by everyone. She always put her country first, never was it about her, but she, her personality, her drive ran through everything. Sadly King Charles is not like her, he meddles, where she kept quiet and Charles, who mostly gets his own way at the cost to others, I think is selfish. So many people, me includes can't forget how cruel he was to Diana, not allowing her to keep her HRH, which would have given her protection, and who knows hoe differently her story could have been. As for his consort, I have no respect for her. Times are changing.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Diana would have been the perfect queen for the people
DeleteI respected and admired the queen. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteNo one can fault Her Majesty for her life long devotion to Duty and Country.
ReplyDeleteNo one can really step into her shoes.
Best Wishes to King Charles III. His job, is enormous.
But he will have the support of his amazing son, William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge.
Rest in Peace, Dear Lady...
👑💛She kept her word💛👑
There is a strange feeling of emptiness around right now, like the day after the Olympics finishes... I can't believe she was still 'working' on Tuesday! However when you look at the photos it was easy to see how frail she had become.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute, thank you!
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