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Maple Leaf Brooch

the brooch is the sugar maple shape of Canada's national tree
created by the jeweler Aspry &Co
with many dazzling brilliant cut diamonds
inherited by Queen Elizabeth 11 in 2002 from her mother
and she loved it  . . .  wearing it often high on her right shoulder
                                               
I saw Queen Elizabeth 11 in the 2010 Canada Day Celebration
as clouds sailed across the sky . . . she was a picture of serenity
with the maple brooch pinned on a beautiful red ensemble
and my eyes swelled with a sea of tears

I am so proud that this symbol of Canada brooch has become part of 
the Royal Collection  . . . though it is not an antique yet 
it will be one day in the future and will be passed down to royal women
for the the drums of time will always roll through history 
forever, and ever until the end of time 

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September 14, 2022


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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 9/15/2022 7:24:00 AM A beautifully written poem about Queen Elizabeth II's brooch. Very fitting as the maple leaf is a symbol of strength and courage. Nicely done Constance! Linda Alice Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/15/2022 3:36:00 PM Linda, thank you so much for the compliment, the Queen loved wearing brooches, I never say a picture of her without one on, but I choose this one to write about as it was made in Canada (my country) and it is said she loved it, blessings ~