Friday 9th September 2022 – To my mother.

I need you to be my Warrior Chief today

I need you to lead me into the battle of life

And empower me with your bravery and courage.

it is so nearly your anniversary of leaving us

And we have lost another great mother figure –

Respected, revered, loved, constant –

Our Queen.

And in our mourning for her Majesty,

I feel your absence

In my world acutely.

So, I’m calling my Viking Voyager to my side

To be with me as I journey today,

To lift me up

And help me to be strong,

And send strength to that other family,

The Royal family

Through this next period of change

And adjustment.

Yes,

I need you to be my Warrior Chief today

I need you to lead me into the battle of life

And empower me with your bravery and courage.