Tribute to Princess of Wales
Editor's note: The following poem was sent to the "Apalachin Community Press" by one of our readers. The poem, which was written by the reader's niece, appeared in the Canadian newspaper "The Observer," and was put in the remembrance book which was sent to England.
Tribute to Lady Di
You appeared so young
right from the start
With bright blue eyes
and a giving heart.
There was probably hesitation
as you grew older
You stood up for others
you became a lot bolder.
Like a fairy tale princess
a shattered dream
The people felt your loss
never to be queen.
But there was one thing
that can't be undone
Was the gift you gave England
of two bright sons.
The world looked upon you
as a new-found saviour
Although the palace
shunned your behaviour.
You would hug and touch
without a white glove
With open honesty
you displayed your love.
Hats off to you, Queen of Hearts
our Lady Di.
Every tear that has fallen
to heaven shall fly.
Perhaps someday,
all shall come to know and see
All the good
you had done for humanity.
I finish this tribute
with this common phrase
That so many people have murmured these past few days.
To all songs that go unsung
Why do the good die young?
--D. A. Buchner