Monday, September 26, 2022

on the funeral of Elizabeth II

it’s not really the long processional 
nor the bagpipe’s lament

it’s not really the resplendent cathedral
nor the flag-draped lead-lined coffin

it’s not really the red robed men
nor the accented readings

it’s actually the boys choir 
    voices pure 
    rising into ether 
    resonating off arches 
harmonies spinning overtones 
    linking to our hearts 
    and sending her soul home 
 

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