A CORONATION

[Pearl]

SEVENTY YEARS AGO


Seventy years ago I was just a little lass,
And recall the joyous day the queen was crowned.
We’d painted flags in school
And watched the preparation
As we all looked forward
To our young queen's coronation.

Seventy years ago, I remember very well,
The build up and the hype as the day drew close.
We read all there was to read
About the princess and her prince
There’s not been such excitement
Either before or ever since.

Seventy years ago, on a dismal dreary day,
The family all sat round our wireless set.
As we listened avidly
To the commentary on the air
Of this great historic day
I wished with all my heart I could be there.

Seventy years ago, with my ears glued to the set
I heard the Abbey choir sing “Zadoc the Priest”.
Then “Vivat, vivat Regina Elizabeta”.
It was such a stirring sound
And we let out a joyful cry
As our lovely Queen Elizabeth was crowned.


I wrote this for the diamond jubilee in 2012 but with the coronation of King Charles so near I thought it quite topical.

 

[liafailrock]

SEVENTY YEARS AGO


Seventy years ago I was just a little lass,
And recall the joyous day the queen was crowned.
We’d painted flags in school
And watched the preparation
As we all looked forward
Our young queen's coronation.

Seventy years ago, I remember very well,
The build up and the hype as the day drew close.
We read all there was to read
About the princess and her prince
There’s not been such excitement
Either before or ever since.

Seventy years ago, on a dismal dreary day,
The family all sat round our wireless set.
As we listened avidly
To the commentary on the air
Of this great historic day
I wished wished with all my heart I could be there.

Seventy years ago, with my ears glued to the set
I heard the Abbey choir sing “Zadoc the Priest”.
Then “Vivat, vivat Regina Elizabeta”.
It was such a stirring sound
And we let out a joyful cry
As our lovely Queen Elizabeth was crowned.


I wrote this for the diamond jubilee in 2012 but with the coronation of King Charles so near I thought it quite topical.

I loved the Queen. She helped people in all the ways she could and was well loved - she understood the Biblical idea that to rule is to serve, as Jesus did. I'd get upset when people said that one day she'd step down. I said the Queen would NEVER do such a thing - she vowed to do her duty until the end. And I was correct. I think based on that you can see where my enthusiasm and belief ended up choosing my forum name for a long time now. She is missed by all who loved her.

 

[Zachariah]

I loved the Queen. She helped people in all the ways she could and was well loved - she understood the Biblical idea that to rule is to serve, as Jesus did. I'd get upset when people said that one day she'd step down. I said the Queen would NEVER do such a thing - she vowed to do her duty until the end. And I was correct. I think based on that you can see where my enthusiasm and belief ended up choosing my forum name for a long time now. She is missed by all who loved her.

God warns that kings are no good and only end in power diffencial. It also states we can not serve two masters. These are VERY clear. If you support man made royalty you refuse to acknowlage these important lessons the bible teaches you, plain and simple, full stop the end.

 

[Pearl]

I loved the Queen. She helped people in all the ways she could and was well loved - she understood the Biblical idea that to rule is to serve, as Jesus did. I'd get upset when people said that one day she'd step down. I said the Queen would NEVER do such a thing - she vowed to do her duty until the end. And I was correct. I think based on that you can see where my enthusiasm and belief ended up choosing my forum name for a long time now. She is missed by all who loved her.

There's a little book called 'The Servant Queen and the King she served' With a forward by the queen herself.

 

[Zachariah]

Queen Elizabeth is not a figure to be mourned, but a symbol of an empire responsible for some of the worst atrocities in history, who reaped massive amounts of wealth stolen from its colonies.

Wake up to yourselves.

 

[liafailrock]

God warns that kings are no good and only end in power diffencial. It also states we can not serve two masters. These are VERY clear. If you support man made royalty you refuse to acknowlage these important lessons the bible teaches you, plain and simple, full stop the end.

What about King David? Whom Christ is going to raise again one day?

 

[Zachariah]

What about King David? Whom Christ is going to raise again one day?

You are entitled to your own belief and I respect that, but your perception of taking the bible so litteraly does not resonate with me what so ever.

 

[Rita]

@Zachariah please remember that this is the creative writing section of the forum. If you wish to have a debate about royalty then perhaps start your own thread in a different forum.

 

[Pearl]

@Zachariah please remember that this is the creative writing section of the forum. If you wish to have a debate about royalty then perhaps start your own thread in a different forum.

I just thought I would share my poem because the next coronation will be in just a few weeks but it seems to have upset some people. Do you think i should delete it @Rita ?

 

[Rita]

I just thought I would share my poem because the next coronation will be in just a few weeks but it seems to have upset some people. Do you think i should delete it @Rita ?

A resounding ‘ No ‘ ……you have done nothing wrong Pearl. Members need to respect that debate is not Suitable for all areas of the forum. The poem is important to you and you wanted to share it, this should be a safe area of the forum to do just that xxx

 

[Pearl]

A resounding ‘ No ‘ ……you have done nothing wrong Pearl. Members need to respect that debate is not Suitable for all areas of the forum. The poem is important to you and you wanted to share it, this should be a safe area of the forum to do just that xxx

Thank you.

 

[Zachariah]

@Zachariah please remember that this is the creative writing section of the forum. If you wish to have a debate about royalty then perhaps start your own thread in a different forum.

Whats the debate. The queen supported the pope and paedophilia amongst many other things. This is truth. I personaly don't call that a very good person. But hay, you guys can worship who you want.

 

[Rita]

Whats the debate. The queen supported the pope and paedophilia amongst many other things. This is truth. I personaly don't call that a very good person. But hay, you guys can worship who you want.

You are being critical , raising negatives and expressing your views on the subject. There are places on the forum for that , but not here.

 

[Wrangler]

There's a little book called 'The Servant Queen and the King she served' With a forward by the queen herself.

The more I read about great people who inspire me, I learn who inspired them. This deepens my appreciation for greatness.

The King inspired the Queen, who inspired Pearl to write a wonderful poem for all of us to enjoy and reflect on.

Queen Elizabeth is not a figure to be mourned, but a symbol of an empire

I'd love to chat with you about this, as Rita said, in a different forum.

 

[Pearl]

Just to explain: This thread is not about the late Queen. It is just a remembrance of the 1953 coronation from a child's point of view.
But some people refuse to see that and there are always some who will act in an unChristian-like manner who want to spoil things.

 

[Pearl]

You are being critical , raising negatives and expressing your views on the subject. There are places on the forum for that , but not here.

I can't read his hostile posts @Rita as I have him on ignore.

 

[WPM]

Queen Elizabeth is not a figure to be mourned, but a symbol of an empire responsible for some of the worst atrocities in history, who reaped massive amounts of wealth stolen from its colonies.

Wake up to yourselves.

You sound like you have a bit of a victim mentality. This explains your hatred of the Queen.

 

[Zachariah]

You sound like you have a bit of a victim mentality. This explains your hatred of the Queen.

When you align yourself with truth and morality, you bring a sword to its defence.

And whatever my personal problems may be, this does not change what is true.