As much as we all hoped and prayed
today our worst fears came true
Earlier I wrote some words 
hoping Her Majesty would pull through

Alas the news followed shortly 
about the passing of our Queen 
Images and words shared far and wide
the likes of we have never seen 

I can’t find the right words just now 
to say how this news makes me feel
I think it will take time to sink in
and to believe that it is real 

So I will just say thank you Ma’am 
for the tireless devotion to your role
May you forever rest in peace 
God bless your beautiful soul