The mood in the UK today is sombre, to say the least, with bells tolling out across the country, announcing the death of our longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
In times of sadness, I find much solace in poetry and music, so it’s good to have a poem about music-making up at Masticadores today:
Duet
I sing my heart out to you:
not muted nor flamboyant
still, where your words or kisses stop it
steady, as the pattern of our love…
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Ingrid
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Wonderful poem. Congratulations .💕
Thank you so much Grace 🙏
My pleasure 💕
Lovely poem. While not in the UK, I’m feeling sad today, too. When I think Britain, the Queen has always been what I think of. It’s the end of an era.
Indeed! I’m not a big Royalist or anything, but it almost feels as though she was the glue holding the country together through so many changes…
Lovely poem, Ingrid!
I’m sure things are very somber there. Her death definitely marks the passing of an era.
Thank you Merril! Of course it is no great surprise, but kind of a shock in a way…
I don’t think we’re ever prepared for any death.
True!
A beautiful piece, Ingrid. Congratulations!
Thank you Jeff 🙏
Congratulations Ingrid!
It is indeed a huge change in the atmosphere. I’m sure the whole country is feeling it. (K)
Thank you Kerfe! It was inevitable, but certainly the end of an era.
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With her passing, an era has passed.
This is so lyrical and beautiful, Ingrid. ❤️
Thank you Punam ❤️
You are welcome. 😊
Congratulations, Ingrid! I love this soulful, precise imagery.
The poem moves like song and a lovely tribute to Queen Elizabeth and the end of an era.
Thank you Barbara 🙏
My pleasure!
A great poem. So beautiful.
Thank you most kindly! 🙏