Respectfully

pockets of baby blue peep through
billowing puff ball cloud

while slow moving river shows flotillas
of leaf-fall in serene flow

like boats afloat an armada of many
willow oak and beech leaves drift

golden in unhurried procession in
downstream direction to our capital

in silent solemnity in memory of
our late Queen peacefully lying in state

Reviews

[Laz K.]

It is fascinating to see people's reactions to the passing of their queen. It just shows, among many other things, the power of symbols. The queen was a human being like anyone else, of course, but she was also the embodiment of a number of values, ideas, and virtues which made her a living symbol. It seems that people have an inherent need for such symbols - be that in real life, or in fiction.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Laz. The Queen's passing certainly had a much greater effect world wide than I had ever anticipated and I was always an admirer of her qualities. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Fabian G. Franklin]

What a wonderful tribute to the passing of a bright occidental star; whose glory shines, even into the night. I enjoyed your write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fabian. So pleased you enjoyed the poem. All the best.

Chris

[Katrina Mckeown]

A beautiful tribute to our late Monarch Queen Elizabeth the 2nd… Chris…a lovely peaceful flowing piece beautifully penned .

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Katrina, it has been quite a week. Now we move into a new era. Hope you are ok.
read moreMany thank yous Katrina, it has been quite a week. Now we move into a new era. Hope you are ok.

Chris

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A very lovely eulogy, Chris. For an exceptional figure whose life spanned a near century and defined so much of her country's history in that time of tumultuous change. There may be detractors and critics, but what is undeniable was her love for her people and the pride in serving them. Thank you for sharing your poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Carlos for your thoughtful review. She certainly dedicated her whole life to duty. She will be a hard act to follow.

Chris

[Kaye]

This is touching as well as beautiful, May she rest in peace.
She was a lovely person inside and out.

[Chris Shaw]

I thank you Kate fir your visit abd your review. Have a good Thursday.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

I offer my condolences to you and all those living in the UK! Queen Elizabeth...there will never be another like her. The lines of people who wanted to pay respect to her was so moving and her funeral is on as I type this to you. May Charles find a way to fill her shoes...it will not be easy. Beautifully written tribute. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Lydi**.She is going to be a hard act to follow, that's for sure.

Chris

[Patricia]

This is beautiful Chris! I have the utmost respect for your late Queen, she was a strong and independent woman that knew her mind and her people. Well done!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat. We will be watching the state funeral today on TV. It will be quite spectacular.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

a lovely poem, expressed so beautifully and with such natural sentiments. Great read Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken for dropping by. State funeral today. An expected 4.1 billion people will watch on TV world wide. That is quite something.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

including my mother getting up at 5am.

[Chris Shaw]

I am sure she will be moved by the occasion and appreciate the history of everything she sees. I too am looking forward to a state funeral. I can just about remember Churchill's which was the last.

[Ken e Bujold]

she did, then again she's history too, ancient as we are fond of saying :)

[Robert Haigh]

An artistically created memorial poem, Chris, in honour of a remarkable and truly honourable lady! The end of a era!

[Chris Shaw]

Remarkable she was Robert. Thank you so much for your review.

Chris

[Moonie]

Such a sentimental write and a great tribute!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Moonie. I appreciate your review and visit. All the best.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

The Winds blew the Spanish Ships Northwards... the defining moment of Elizabeth I reign...
England has quite a History... and your Dedication Poem is quite commemorative. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, you know your history. Yes, the wind had a major outcome when the Spanish attempted an invasion during the reign of Elizabeth I. No wind at all the day I wrote the poem as a tribute to our second Queen Elizabeth. Her state funeral today will be watched by an estimated 4.1 billion people. Many thank yous dear Pat.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, dear Chris… her Life has been Remarkable… and her Presence lingers. tenderly, Pat