The Imperial Rose of Wales: A Dedication to Princess Diana

To-day all of England and the entire world Weeps in sorrow and despair The raindrops fall in every British glen and dale; Today is a Day of mourning For the World has lost a great wealth! Today England has lost Someone valuable and rare; She came to us like a tender rose bud in mid July At a time when the World was in desperate need Of a modern day fairy-tale; Though her life was not quite happily ever after She became a symbol of royalty and splendor She waltzed into our hearts and souls with regal poise and opulence... Her presence has blessed the world with a tapestry of live And yet, tragically this precious rose was ripped from its fertile soil Out of a cowerdly act of greed Today is known throughout the world As the day when the angels in heaven cried For today, the Imperial Rose of Wales has died Yet do not despair, England, dry your tears For the Imperial Rose of Wales lives on inside England's future Royal Heirs... For now, the World bids her farewell... Mary Gonzalez © Copyright, 1999Written two days after her passing, I was stirred to write a poem in loving tribute to Princess Diana of Wales. She was indeed a very elegant lady who underwent so much suffering in her personal life but gave England so much of her self and beauty. Written January 19th, 2002 © on Jan 19 2002 01:39 AM PST, Mary Aris   0 • 9