Autumn rain hits hard and cold
outside the Temple, after the long taxi ride;
empty inside, but warm & inviting
He forgot his umbrella,
his mom will be upset when
she finds out;
every man for himself
We can’t forget this night,
apples dipped in honey,
toasting another sweet year
as we wipe away the rain
hopefully, not to bring any more pain—
& the fevers
of sickness and loneliness
are not wanted now,
the trees are still covered in green,
full of wet leaves,
still sweet-looking.
Girl with wonderous eyes,
she stayed & sovereigned so
even though she never thought
she would be in charge for 70 years.
Born third in line,
she was a normal princess.
But, thanks to her uncle and father,
she was first, in everything.
Her nation became modern under her watch.
Even with scandals, she stood firm,
riding out storms, wars & the terrible years
when her family & countrymen experienced their growing pains.
She received the hardest job as a young wife and mother.
Now her descendants & subjects dot the Earth
as spirits showed off a double rainbow at Buckingham palace,
the very minute she passed away in Scotland.
Amidst the tears, Lillibet,
you stood firm & true.
What would we do now
without you?
While others drink pumpkin & apple-favored drinks,
a new chill fills the air
as the kids return to school.
Hopefully all will be well—
A new chill fills the air.
Fear is slowly disappearing.
Hopefully all will be well
before the next disaster hits.
Fear is slowly disappearing.
People are smiling again.
Before the next disaster hits,
we will wrap ourselves in new sweaters!
People are smiling again.
As the kids return to school,
we will wrap ourselves in new sweaters
while others drink pumpkin & apple-favored drinks—