Majesty
She had always been there
Ever since I could remember
When a boy in short trousers
I watched her in monochrome
on Pathé News at the cinema
wearing the khaki of a mechanic,
driving lorries in WW2
She was as familiar as our boiled egg
for breakfast with a cup of tea
With her cheery smile and her sister, Margaret
Walking her kennel of corgwn
My school watched her wedding to Phillip
in brilliant Kodachrome at the cinema
Schoolchildren received a chocolate biscuit
And mug embossed with the happy couple
I watched her coronation on TV
As the new age unfolded, when her lords
Shouted, “God save the Queen.”
The oil of absolution applied
Under a cowl-the secret of majesty
I loved her, took her for granted
Thought she was eternal
Presidents and Prime Ministers came
And went. She remained
Special a royal royal to the end.
Majesty
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Re: Majesty
Beautiful, love the details… I was so saddened seeing today’s news. So beloved.
This is lovely:
Ever since I could remember
When I was a boy in short trousers
At first Pathé News showed her
In monochrome wearing khaki
A mechanic, driving lorries in the war
This is lovely:
Ever since I could remember
When I was a boy in short trousers
At first Pathé News showed her
In monochrome wearing khaki
A mechanic, driving lorries in the war
Re: Majesty
Very good remembrance, Frank, the Pathé news detail just right.
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Re: Majesty
Thanks, Frank, for posting this lovely remembrance
Now I know my life has given me more than memories -- Kenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks from "Whenever I call you friend"
Michael (MV)
Now I know my life has given me more than memories -- Kenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks from "Whenever I call you friend"
Michael (MV)