Corgi Continuity

Royal corgis cannot understand

Her absence – it had not been planned;

Red boxes done, she’d step outside

And have them, peaceful, by her side.

 

She’d stroll around her vast estate

Absorb fresh air and contemplate …

For a Royal’s work is never-ending

She must follow all that’s trending.

 

The dogs, of course, knew none of this

But brought her joy in daily tryst

They helped to put her mind at rest

By keeping pace at her behest.

 

Sweet ‘Susan’ gifted at eighteen,

Fair Princess once and then young Queen;

Both matriarchs in their own way

Formed dynasties which still hold sway!

 

Two cocker spaniels, corgi Candy

Together with young Muick and Sandy

Distanced now from Royal throne;

Prince Andrew will give some a home

 

Sharing responsibility

With ex-wife Sarah, red-haired she;

The Queen’s wise influence revealed

Perhaps some rifts have now been healed …

(c) Poet in the woods 2022