Deathbed Poetry: Queen Elizabeth ll

" Sarah, remember that yourself is good enough. "

Sometimes words are spoken
To one, or just a few.
Yet they find a way to resonate
With other people too.
And throughout all of history
Her message echoes through...
"Remember that yourself is good enough"
As is oneself too!

This is a powerful message
Poignant and profound
A reminder that each person
Has potential to be found.
A guide to our resilience 
Let your inner self sound.
You matter as you are
Not as a clone of others around.

So the Queen told Sarah Ferguson
And in a way she says to us,
Never to forget something important 
Even when things are feeling rough
And the demands of life and people
Seem to grow more tough....
Just remember.... just "remember
that yourself is good enough."
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Crandall Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
That is a wise and inspirational final quote.
Scragg Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
It is. A very deep thing to say especially when facing declining health.
Leake Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Enjoyed this elegiac Lyric Nicely written Best wishes Kevin
Scragg Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thank you Kevin. All the best.
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