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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Matose Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 2:30 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
Morrison Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Thanks JM! I did give a lot of thought to the design at the time.
Roberts Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 11:24 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
Morrison Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 3:58 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.
Johnson Avatar
May 27, 2013 at 4:17 PM
I remember ths shock and the sorrow. Well done. Love, Joyce
Morrison Avatar
May 27, 2013 at 4:37 PM
Thank You! Kim
Manassian Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 2:57 PM
Very moving tribute to Lady Di! I did find her absolutely intriguing. So tragic...a flower plucked too soon. Lovely write!
Morrison Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 3:46 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
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May 5, 2013 at 6:39 AM
A very beautiful poem, and lovely tribute, To Princess Di' Kim, a tragedy the world lost this beautiful "England Rose." always~ Linda
Morrison Avatar
May 5, 2013 at 2:30 PM
I penned this one about three days after she died. Thank you again Linda.
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