The Crown

Earth brought forth the rugged gold,

Fire and bellows made it fine;
And from the watery depths of sea
A moon-round pearl did softly shine.
And with that gold and moon-glow pearl,
The craft and care of skillful hands
Forged and fashioned a wondrous crown
To give the queen would rule those lands.
The golden circlet on her head,
The queen ruled well and steadfastly,
And never forgot her subjects true
Nor earth, and fire, and wind, and sea.
Paul King