Coronation Day

A Cinderella chariot,
Eight horses in the lead;
Two heavy looking crowns that seemed
Uncomfortable, indeed.

A scepter and an ermine robe,
An orchestra and choir,
With all that pomp and heraldry
Intended to inspire.

The royal family on board, 
Except the ones estranged;
The military marchers 
And the guests, just-so arranged.

Amazing to bear witness to 
The history, the bling.
I joined the world to watch
The coronation of a king.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kaufman Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 4:32 AM
Hi Ilene, Thank you for this wonderful descriptive write of King Charles's coronation. It is history in the making and I hope he has a fruitful reign.
Ilahi Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 5:44 AM
Once in a lifetime
Wolf Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 8:47 PM
It's an oily proposition. That's all I gotta say! :) gw
Rodrigues Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 8:13 PM
Charles looked very happy. Only now we see how much the crown means to him…now let’s see what is done with it. Very nice, Ilene!
Sparrow Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 6:38 PM
Wonderful! I watched it too! I'm working on a Hallmark card verse for "congratulations on your coronation"! You have inspired me to finish it. Well done, poet!
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