Diana

In a small village there grew a beauty pure, and true a flower beyond pristine a shy rose not yet seen Blessed are those who can hear the screams of flowers picked to soon. A woman grounded in earthly hue came to light in Royal blue. A lady of depth and substance towered above pomp and circumstance. Blessed are those who can cradle a wilted body without pause, or fear. With our heads bent in silent contemplation, we bid farewell to the conscience of a nation. To “England’s Rose” we say good-bye. Good-bye to our lovely Princess Di’ Blessed are the wingless angels that walk in the valley among us.

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Joseph Matose

Date: 9/1/2013 2:30:00 AM

Befitting sentimental send-of to a Great Lady. Her charity work in Africa made her an icon transcending borders! Thanks Kim. Well-written. Unique style......JM

Kim Morrison
Date: 9/1/2013 12:02:00 PM

Thanks JM! I did give a lot of thought to the design at the time.

Seren Roberts

Date: 5/29/2013 11:24:00 PM

Princess Di I am proud to say was our Princess of Wales, we welsh loved her so much. After all these years, her memory brings tears to our eyes...... Lovely poem Kim, thank you for honouring her....Seren

Kim Morrison
Date: 5/30/2013 3:58:00 AM

I was angry about her death for, in my mind, she was the only one to ever humanize England's Royals to the rest of the world. The fact that she "towered above pomp and circumstance" made her loss to the world more profound. I am proud to know someone from Wales enjoyed my attempt at honoring her.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/27/2013 4:17:00 PM

I remember ths shock and the sorrow. Well done. Love, Joyce

Kim Morrison
Date: 5/27/2013 4:37:00 PM

Thank You! Kim

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/24/2013 2:57:00 PM

Very moving tribute to Lady Di! I did find her absolutely intriguing. So tragic...a flower plucked too soon. Lovely write!

Kim Morrison
Date: 5/24/2013 3:46:00 PM

Thank you again! I once talked to a man that worked at a job that was something like a bodyguard to her and he said she was everything we thought she was and much more. Kim

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/5/2013 6:39:00 AM

A very beautiful poem, and lovely tribute, To Princess Di' Kim, a tragedy the world lost this beautiful "England Rose." always~ Linda

Kim Morrison
Date: 5/5/2013 2:30:00 PM

I penned this one about three days after she died. Thank you again Linda.