A Historic Event

I was driving my way home from Paris,
I drove off the ferry quite late,
I switched on the radio as i drove off,
And i never will forget the date.
They started to talk about Paris,
Where I’d  been just the day before,
An accident in a deep tunnel,
Where i’d driven, I was pretty sure.
So tired i slept in the car, soon,
A car park off the beaten track,
Woke up around eight in the morning,
Before I began the drive back.
The news just got sadder that morning,
As the radio I switched back on,
I just really couldn’t believe that,
The most famous princess had gone.
There have been many theories what happened,
An Accident, conspiracy?
Just a sad night for the whole of the world,
But I still thought, it could have been me!

The event: The death of Princess Diana, 31st August 1997

22 September 2020
A historic event contest
Sponsor: William Kekaula
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Ward Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 8:25 AM
Beautiful poem, it was just like yesterday. congrats on your win!
Dutta Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 5:44 AM
BIG CONGRATS RICHARD to win TOP. That tragic event History will never forget and I am sure that it was a conspiracy. And as I have gone through life-history of Princess Diana, I cherish great admiration for her. I have deep respect for the great generous lady. She turned a victim.
Mitra Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 9:30 PM
Yes....Princess Diana such a sad day an event...and that thought that it could have been you. Congrats on your win.
Radhakrishna Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 9:08 PM
Congrats on your win! That moment is vivid in my memory too! was in North Wales with family!
Kauffman Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 8:11 PM
Richard, congratulations on your first place win. This so reminds me of the whimsy of life - there but for the grace of God. We lost a lovely lady - the people's princess. Well deserved win.
Mcintosh Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 7:44 PM
Such a sad moment in history. She was a captivating woman and princess. God bless you with many more wonderful words.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 6:36 PM
At that moment, I was running the front desk, updates were caused by the bell staff via the maids, yet yours, Richard, a bit more impressive--shocking end of a near to Cinderella life--'twas your end to it that won me over, blessings my friend on your honorable placement, Aloha! William
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