London Bridge is Down
Rule Britannia25 total reviews
Comment from Miss Cookie Atkinson
I like the photo you choose to go with your poem, they are a great match.
I found your poem to be an interesting read. I had to chuckle after reading your poem-- a dunked mans words are a sober mans thoughts....thank you for sharing
cookie
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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I like the photo you choose to go with your poem, they are a great match.
I found your poem to be an interesting read. I had to chuckle after reading your poem-- a dunked mans words are a sober mans thoughts....thank you for sharing
cookie
Comment Written 26-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2021
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Thank you Cookie for your positive review. 🙂
I am always happy to see a message from you.
Take care
John
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Your very welcome
Happy Easter to you and Yours
Cookie
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😊 A happy and blessed Easter to you too.
Comment from lancellot
Oh, so London bridge is the code word the Queen. I wonder if a palace guard, even off duty would say that in public? Maybe, today, royals are more for tabloids and such.
Interesting entry.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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Oh, so London bridge is the code word the Queen. I wonder if a palace guard, even off duty would say that in public? Maybe, today, royals are more for tabloids and such.
Interesting entry.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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Haha Lancellot Sir, I thought you at least would understand the mindset of the British royal subjects. They would take umbrage, putting it mildly, at your tabloid comments
The code words stated are the official words that will be released to the press by the Royal Palace on the fateful day that HM breathes her last breath.
Best
John
Comment from T B Botts
What a fine job you did of portraying a most important story in just a few words. I really enjoyed this. The artwork was perfect as well. I would imagine that if you're British, the thought of a new monarch is never far from your mind. Well done.
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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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What a fine job you did of portraying a most important story in just a few words. I really enjoyed this. The artwork was perfect as well. I would imagine that if you're British, the thought of a new monarch is never far from your mind. Well done.
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Comment Written 25-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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Thank you Botts for your very kind words of praise.
Yes that day is getting closer, though this queen may well live on for many more years yet, thus going down in history as Englands first centenarian monarch.
Best
John
Comment from DonandVicki
I will be the first to admit, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I have read your flash four times and I still don't get the punch line. I hope you can fill me in.
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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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I will be the first to admit, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I have read your flash four times and I still don't get the punch line. I hope you can fill me in.
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Comment Written 25-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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Hi,
To answer your question. The "punch line" is the traditional tribute when a monarch passes away. The monarchy itself never dies. So the the toast pays tribute to the deceased king or queen while also acknowledging the ascension to the throne of the next in line -- be it king or queen.
Best
John
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So, the London Bridge refers to the Monarch?
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Yes.
Those exact code words are the official message that will be sent to the media from the Palace on the day that the Queen eventually dies. Hopefully not too soon.
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Thank you for that, I too hope she has a full life, she is amazing. I get it now, the Queen/King is a bridge between monarchs. It took a while to sink in.
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I added author notes to explain it all. ;)
Comment from LeftHandedScribe
Wow! What an enormous tale you tell in just a few choice words. This piece has depth, history and humor. A lovely little gem that rings incredibly true.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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Wow! What an enormous tale you tell in just a few choice words. This piece has depth, history and humor. A lovely little gem that rings incredibly true.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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Thank you so very much Shauna for your wonderful words of encouragement. I am most gratified and also thank you so very much for the "sixer". :)
Your humble servant
John
