These Are My JOTtings...

Rhyme Royal: "Graduation Coronation"

The little princess will ascend the throne
upon the day her majesty be gained.
Each day of training she doth fully own.
Her life a gift already fully reigned.
Obey she must her tutor still quite chained,
when crowned the tutor, then will lowly bow
before his sovereign lord, who's dreaded now.

The greatest leaders honor lowly start,
remembering their friendships on the way.
The greatest lessons root themselves in heart
of child, who's grown with kindness on display,
remembering their teachers ev'ry day.
The humble learner holds the scepter firm
in tenderness defending ev'ry berm.

This Princess Kara starts her reigning days
in mountain-school to learn upon the heights.
The Light of Life will glow in sunny rays
to point the way through valleys and through nights
of weariness and tests of mental fights.
The traits of royalty are seen at length
when life's demands outlast her very strength.

The loves of youth will sound the loudest cheer
when vict'ry's clear. She sits upon the throne
with gracious reign now seen from far and near.
Majestic mantle worn by her alone
with childlike smile, now seasoned and full-grown.
What wondrous life awaits your gentle reign
as loving fam'ly cheers the land you gain!

by Jay O'Toole
on May 18th, 2018