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(A Laureate Lay)

 

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nter Good Queen Bess the Second

undoubtedly the proudest mum in all the land

 

she carries an umbrella

not a sceptre in her hand

in case the sun does not come out as planned

 

yon common wind is overbold

conspiring to displace the royal hair

it must be this season’s treason

 

but never fear

though leaden skies may drizzle down on gold

mere rain won’t stop play

pomp & circumstance will save the day

our reigning sovereign rules OK

 

imposing pageantry proceeds on cue

 

now live on stage

our glorious heritage

 

the star of the show

sits pretty on a modest throne

poised waiting to receive his crown

 

behold a tableau vivant for the tabloids

 

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they pose for the official photos

like three waxwork dummies from Madame Tussauds

 

we humble subjects venerate

such trappings of state

 

fanfares

applause

a grand procession

with a measured pace

& not a foot put wrong

 

the crowd is moved

then moved along

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