London Bridge Is Finally Down

Those shrunken grey turrets throw 
Their distraught shadows to the wind;
And in the grey twilight of ancient 
Beinn Chìochan...
Hear you the droning sounds of 
Muted pipes retreating far back and 
Away. 

Albert heaves upon the old grey 
cairn;
When woken from his immortal sleep,
Laments beside the darkening waters
For that which, despite all its 
Eternal majesty...
He knows can but never come again.

Over grey skies, glowering like the 
Grey dawning,
Spanned the rainbow to briefly flicker
Before the remaining day;
But with the grey night will come the 
Weeping...
And London Bridge, reduced to nought 
But Her, laid finally down.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 6/19/2023 4:40:00 PM
John your tribute to the queen would have even brought a smile to her face….sad thing is now you must deal with Charles lol! Mmwuhhh miss you! Much affection Brenda ;)
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Date: 9/10/2022 12:27:00 AM
A hauntingly beautiful tribute, full of reverence and love. I am certain there were many there to escort Her over the threshold, into that next Kingdom. I am certain Philip, would have lead from the front standing alongside Victoria, Albert, John Brown and others who still walk the halls of Balmoral.
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Date: 9/10/2022 7:34:00 AM
Much obliged for your visit and kind remarks L.L...you are, of course, always welcome here I might add. My very best regards! :) john P.s I see by your comments you know all about the many intrigues and colourful history of Balmoral. :) Most commendable!
Date: 9/10/2022 12:26:00 AM
RIP our fine Queen of England, grandmother if some future leaders & humanitarians. This bit of sod, forever England?!
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Date: 9/10/2022 7:26:00 AM
Thank you Anil Deo, very poetically put...if I might be allowed to say so. Cheers! :) john
Date: 9/9/2022 4:51:00 AM
Beautifully written John. As a "yank" I have little appreciation of the depth of the British love of their Monarchs. Yet, I feel a great loss with the passing of such a vibrant life".
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Date: 9/9/2022 6:37:00 AM
Thank you John -- your kind words are very much appreciated! Yes it is hard for other nations who have no monarchy to fully understand just how deeply people all over the world so dearly love their Royals...but not having a King or Queen could never diminish the incredible United States of America. You truly are the "Land of the Free and Home of the Brave!" My very best regards John. :) john P.s Thank God for you Yanks!...the world would be in a pretty bad state by now without you.
Date: 9/9/2022 2:25:00 AM
Beautiful tribute to the Queen John, hard to believe she's gone now. Charles will have his work cut out and hopefully he'll carry on the good work that his mother started. God save the king. Tom
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Date: 9/9/2022 6:18:00 AM
Thank you, Tom. Hard to believe she has now gone...still brings tears into my eyes. The Queen is dead -- long live the king! My very best regards! :) john
Date: 9/8/2022 5:07:00 PM
Traditionally hauntingly lovely tribute to a Monarch so deeply admired and loved by her subjects and people the world over. Unfolded with a graceful tone mirroring her grace! Thank you for your visit, John Fleming~Anaya
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Date: 9/8/2022 5:31:00 PM
Thank you too, Anaya. I am most pleased you enjoyed my humble tribute :) john
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