A Class Act

To find a class act
  on the world stage
A tall task in our day and age

Some leaders profess sincerity
  to boost their popularity
Others claim to offer truth
  to lure us to the voting booth

Corruption reigns across the planet
  Its variations run the gamut
And as for loyalty's 'reward'
  It's death by rifle or by sword

But here I pause...Just a minute
  The Royal Palace has within it
A Queen Mother, dignified and gracious
  Vivacious and sagacious, never mendacious

A class act who brooks no empty platitudes
  Queen Elizabeth deserves our undying gratitude

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 10/5/2020 10:04:00 AM
Gershon, Perhaps more tolerant countries could take a cue from British monarch's orderly succession. Chag Sameach! -Richard
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Date: 10/5/2020 5:33:00 PM
Thanks, Richard. And Chag Same'ach to you too! ~ Gershon
Date: 10/5/2020 5:38:00 AM
WOW!! Double WOW!!! This is a amazing, powerful write. I love it, dear friend. I so appreciate your words - a blessing and a work of art at the same time. Love to you and blessings too, Gina
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Date: 10/5/2020 7:15:00 AM
Thank you for the enthusiasm, Gina!! I have come to appreciate the Queen Mother, serene and stable midst the storms outside the Palace Walls. Happiness and Hope, Gershon
Date: 10/4/2020 5:42:00 AM
Are you bowing down to the Queen Mother? Be careful...she might strike your shoulder with a sword, Sir ;)
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Date: 10/2/2020 6:48:00 PM
While that is true, keep in mind she was never elected, so therefore she never had to campaign~
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Date: 10/2/2020 3:05:00 PM
So well written Gershon. Great use of vocabulary, great message. Queen Elizabeth is indeed a class act. Best wishes. Ron
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Date: 10/2/2020 7:40:00 AM
GREAT WRITE MY FRIEND, CORRUPTION WORLDWIDE BUT NOT IN THE ROYAL PALACE, ALTHOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN SOME FALL OUTS. HOLD A BRITISH PASSPORT PROUDLY. HUGS AND BLESSINGS JENNIFER.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/2/2020 12:02:00 PM
Long live the queen! :0 gw
Date: 10/2/2020 7:04:00 AM
There is something to be said for Her Majesty's Government...I believe you just did ;) Linda
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Date: 10/2/2020 12:01:00 PM
I used to pooh-pooh Buckingham Palace. At this point, it seems to be a bastion of sanity. :) gw
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