Long May You Reign

As genial cheers weave spells in your presence
To enchant our eyes with jubilant scenes;
For conservative ways do  kindle wonders
Though few will say, all is not what it seems.

Yet the stars beam in joyful contentment
Crowning eighty years of Elizabeth’s time,
Guided by old rules yet loved by her  people
Who offer flowers and wishes sublime.

For London today brims with warm faces
A moment in June while voices bellow;
“Long may you reign for England, may you reign!”
Till history peals of decades that glow.

Dear Majesty, when hours entice you back
Remember your dreams will always be steered;
For this kingdom is blessed  by life’s devotion
While endless fjords whisper your name, revered.



6/5/2015
Judy Konos' Long Live The Queen

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 6/6/2015 11:12:00 PM
Congratulations Nette, nice win. SKAT
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Date: 6/6/2015 6:46:00 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win hugs eve
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Date: 6/6/2015 4:23:00 PM
Dropping back with my congratulations Nette:-) Hugs jan xx
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Date: 6/6/2015 3:54:00 PM
Congrats on the win Nette. Elizabeth would probably say "IT'S GOOD TO BE THE QUEEN"
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Date: 6/6/2015 11:39:00 AM
nette, wonderful for the contest, 7, oh yes, she is one awesome and remarkable lady, best of luck and I want to thank you so very much for my fine placement in your givemeasign contest, that was fun to write and I am very honoured
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Date: 6/5/2015 11:54:00 PM
Gracious cheer for the Queen along with some good anecdotes about her, done in a brilliant manner. " Though few will say, all is not what it seems." Very telling but so subdued.
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Date: 6/5/2015 10:21:00 PM
Lovely! Good luck in contest!
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Date: 6/5/2015 12:35:00 PM
this is very lovely, and that last line is a great ending, fjords whispering her name!!
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Date: 6/5/2015 8:39:00 AM
Very praiseworthy work about the queen..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for your visit..Sara
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Date: 6/5/2015 7:19:00 AM
You got it right about her old ways. Good thing she tamed a bit during Diana's death. I am for William too. Seems you wanted to say this in your spectacular write for Herc Majesty!
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Date: 6/5/2015 3:16:00 AM
She is the most inspirational woman Nette - 89 years old and still in charge - long may she reign and then the reins should pass on to William - many would not be enamored to see Camilla as queen! hugs jan xx
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Date: 6/5/2015 1:17:00 AM
This strict, old-fashioned matron still has the hearts of many. A regal poem for a queen; I hope William comes next to her--oops!
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/5/2015 3:14:00 AM
Yes bypass Charles and William to be next in line - i second your thoughts too:-) Hugs Janxx
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