Majesty

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FranktheFrank
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Majesty

#1 Post by FranktheFrank » 08 Sep 2022, 22:21

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.

BobBradshaw
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Re: Majesty

#2 Post by BobBradshaw » 09 Sep 2022, 00:53

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

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Billy
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Re: Majesty

#3 Post by Billy » 17 Sep 2022, 00:16

Very good remembrance, Frank, the Pathé news detail just right.

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Re: Majesty

#4 Post by Michael (MV) » 17 Sep 2022, 02:27

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"


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