for a would-be people's queen

candle in the window

for the son of a widow

now left orphaned, save

for a be-jewelled crown

whose issue once secured

now stands a former flame

for want of royal surrogacy

where an uncle once demurred

now twice an heir they found 

candle once in the wind

on a window sill standing, still

once, always the people’s princess 

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The son of a widow? How did the Masons get involved in this? I rather think Charles 3's dad's death is what is being referred to here. Also noted the nod to the Duke of Windsor, who ditched the whole thing. My take is the poet is no fan of the king, but rather of his late wife.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks John, I'm certain that could be inferred from the way that this has been worded. Yet it also is laid out in a way as to allow other thoughts as well, albeit not as evident at first glance or reading. Glad that this review pointed out subtle references to other players in the scene. And by no means does the poet find the incumbent abhorrent nor blindly favouring the first spouse over all else, just that as the deck of cards landed the way that they fell. Cheers.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

A princess of the people is a queen in their hearts. I enjoyed your poem.

[Red Brick Keshner]

People are an integral part of kingdom and monarchy, let's hope no one forgets that important element in the coming years.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

More power to the people.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there is always going to be mystery surrounding Diana's death...
Royalty has many skeletons in their closets...but hush hush...the secrets stay secret, the throne cannot be tarnished...
Like a candle in the wind...Diana, Marilyn...two candles, same suspected wind.
j.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks j. We deal with what is set before us. The rest of it shall effectively remain mysteriously secret.