A poem to mark royal birthday

The poem I have composed below as a '˜thought dedication' for the year of Her Majesty's 90th birthday, has been included in The Queen's Birthday Book.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Apr 2016, 11:24 BST
Updated 25th Apr 2016, 12:29 BST

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HEARTFELT

Of the cause of freedom,

hold eternal vigilance; but don’t spread alarm.

Of the cause of love, -

an infant in your arms.

When someone is without a prayer,

be guardian of good thoughts for them.

When somebody is alone, resolve to be there.

Imbue warmth, and goodwill.

Take time to speak good words, as well as to share.

Be a friend that cannot be replaced.

Extend compassion without compare.

Heartfelt and loving, plus tender too.

Pause and show often that your gestures are true.

Consolidate goodwill through reflecting the same; -

so wherever you are, love is in the frame.

Remarkable people need not be rare

When everybody would wish to feel:

“I am so glad you care.”

Rita Da Silva

Rectory Close
St Leonards

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