Lady Di
We met you at nineteen
Young, shy, not worldly.
We saw you with Charles
Blushing, with lowered head.
We watched you marry
With all those yards of silk.
Carriages, a riding,
Balconies, a waving,
Off on the Royal yacht.
We saw you leave hospital
Carrying young Prince William.
So regal he looked.
Again leaving hospital
With second Prince Harry.
We saw you at polo matches
Frolicking with Fergie.
We saw you sitting alone
At the Taj Mahal.
We saw you on ski slopes
With you guarding your sons.
We heard of the dark side
When your marriage came undone.
We followed your journeys
To the corners of the earth.
Always the people, the children
At your side and your feet.
Always your hands led you
To meet the throngs
Who longed for a glimpse.
You lit up the world,
The hearts of people everywhere.
Land mines, Aids, children,
Ambassadress to and for all.
You came to America.
Your gowns came too.
Auctioned for charity
To those who loved you.
You smiled and looked regal
Your head now held high,
Sailing off on your own now
You're our own Princess Di.
Farewell, Dear Lady
Diana.
original poem by eleanor t.
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for the Gift of Diana": Her
Mother
may you ever grow in our
hearts."
  
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