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R I P Queen Elizabeth the Second

served her people well
seventy years on the throne
now gone to her rest




Written 8th September 2022


R. I. P Queen Elizabeth who passed away this afternoon at Balmoral in Scotland. 
Prince Charles will now become King Charles the 3rd of England

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JCB Brul

Date: 9/28/2022 5:22:00 AM

A sweet tribute to a great Queen!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2022 7:28:00 AM

Thank you very much JC, Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/27/2022 7:28:00 PM

Hi Tom, You've penned a lovely tribute to Queen Elizabeth. I echo what Line said-Alexis

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2022 3:27:00 AM

Thank you Alexis, I hope you are keeping well. Tom

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/27/2022 6:12:00 AM

Beautiful tribute ~ says much with so few words

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/27/2022 7:18:00 AM

Thank you very much Line, put of all the royals she was the most popular. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/24/2022 11:25:00 AM

When people pass away they become young once more. We see them in our mind’s eye the way they were.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/24/2022 11:29:00 AM

So true Kim, it's comforting in a way. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/19/2022 5:46:00 AM

Very nice Tom :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/19/2022 6:29:00 AM

Thank you very much Heidi, It was a beautiful service, everything went like clockwork. Tom

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 9/19/2022 4:20:00 AM

Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth the second, you have finished the race that was set before you and are reunited with your precious and beloved husband. This is a beautiful picture of her and a very honoring poem Tom. We are praying for the family What a beautiful service at her funeral, she served her King right up through the end. We have been up watching her funeral, very God-honoring. It has so blessed us, in tears, and in awe.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/19/2022 6:28:00 AM

Thank you very much BJ, it was a wonderful service, everything fell into place, it was faultless. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/17/2022 1:36:00 PM

Creative one in honor of the Queen. The world will have a void since she is no longer with us. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/17/2022 10:49:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara, there will never be another like her. Tom

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/13/2022 10:47:00 PM

Amen Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2022 11:40:00 PM

Thank you Harry, Tom

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/13/2022 12:40:00 PM

Tom, this is such a great homage to Queen Elizabeth. It was such a surprise, nevertheless, we were aware of how fragile she had become, and she is going or be missed terribly. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my last poem: Space waves, it was so uplifting.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2022 11:42:00 PM

Thank you very much Lasaad, even though its expected it still shocks you. There will never be another like her. Tom

Gary Radice

Date: 9/12/2022 8:57:00 AM

Lovely sentiments Tom. I never knew her but I knew her. She was always there offering stability in a very unstable world. Cheers - Gary

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/12/2022 10:21:00 AM

Thank you Gary, seems strange as she was always there. Charles had an excellent teacher and I'm sure he'll carry on with the high standards that she set. Greetings from Tenby. Tom

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/12/2022 1:27:00 AM

Good Morning Tom. Hi. So true. May she rest in peace after a life time of service and devotion. What an extraordinary life she led and had. Have a wonderful morning and day. May this day find you well. Blessings always.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/12/2022 1:31:00 AM

Thank you very much Lisa, she was one of a kind and got on with everyone she met. Hope you're keeping well and enjoy the week ahead. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/11/2022 5:08:00 PM

A lovely tribute to Queen Elizabeth Tom. It was so unexpected yet we knew how frail she had become, she will be sorely missed… Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2022 11:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Belle, there will never be another like her. She got on with everybody Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 9/11/2022 7:37:00 AM

Tom the English people I love if your saddened by it my sympathies to you my friend...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2022 8:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Michael, she hadn't been in the best of health for some years now and I think when she lost Prince Philip it accelerated her declining health. Tom

Terry Flood

Date: 9/11/2022 7:29:00 AM

Nice to see you back on the leader board, Tom. God bless the Queen, all hail the King.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2022 8:12:00 AM

Thank you Terry, hard to believe she's gone, I think Charles will do her proud as he's had many years of learning from the master. Same with our new PM, give her a chance to see what she can do. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/11/2022 3:59:00 AM

We were both so sad to hear the news that night because we watch BBC and CNN every night. She was an icon, someone who will be remembered for ever by all who were lucky enough to live whilst she was Queen, yes, my friend, may she rest in peace. blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2022 8:06:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, she was certainly that and got on with everyone regardless of colour or religion. Seems strange that she's gone as she was always there. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/10/2022 11:31:00 PM

Indeed, she did, dearest friend, Tom. God bless Her soul! Amen!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2022 12:31:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios, she treated everyone the same, regardless of religion and culture. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/10/2022 8:56:00 PM

Never a misstep either in 70 years... the last of her kind. We won't see another.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2022 12:29:00 AM

Thank you Gershon, Charles has a hard act to follow. Tom

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/10/2022 9:43:00 AM

Lovely tribute,Tom: I saw her in person when I was a child in Tasmania. I think it was 1954. We had a huge Regatta for her. May she Rest In Peace. SuZ

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/10/2022 10:20:00 AM

Thank you very much Suz, she was well liked worldwide. 70 years as Queen is a fantastic achievement. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Joseph May

Date: 9/10/2022 5:14:00 AM

Wonderful tribute to the Queen Tom..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/10/2022 5:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Joseph, Tom

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 9/10/2022 4:18:00 AM

Great tribute in brevity to the Brit queen. Thumbs up! <<<<<<<>>>>>>>^^^^^^^>>>>><<<<<<<< Plz read and comment my newest poem too.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/10/2022 5:37:00 AM

Thank you very much S.. zaynab. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/9/2022 8:04:00 PM

She sure was a legend. Great poem and picture you chose of her, tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/9/2022 10:52:00 PM

Thank you very much Andrea, she certainly was and will be sorely missed all over the world. Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 9/9/2022 2:23:00 PM

Seventy years, a lifetime of service to her country. Thanks for posting this Senryu in her honor, Tom. Well written as always. Go to have you back my friend. Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/9/2022 10:49:00 PM

Thank you very much for your welcome back Bill, she was a very inspiring lady, well loved around the world. Tom

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/9/2022 10:56:00 AM

Yes Tom, the whole world feels the loss! What an amazing lady was she!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/9/2022 2:03:00 PM

Thank you very much Mike, she certainly was, took everything in her stride, nothing fazed her. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/9/2022 10:01:00 AM

Wonderful poem Tom. Perfect image. Queen Elizabeth II, is an example to us all, of a life well lived.though not British, I admired her since I was 7 years old. I haven’t the words to describe her, even. Beauty, commitment and grace come to mind. She is irreplaceable! Pangie xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/9/2022 10:28:00 AM

Greetings Tom…I just saw King Charles address many nations. I miss your Queen, and her lovely presence, unique-hats,and that smile, that was only hers. Such class! What a brave woman. Condolences to you and all in the Commonwealth. Prayers, Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/9/2022 10:14:00 AM

Thank you very much Pangie, she was a great inspiration to us all, it feels strange to think that she's gone as she's always been there. Tom