Thank you most kindly. Very: Thank you most kindly. Very few have in public office exemplified her majesty's mien and dedication, the dignity with which she managed her almost impossible situation is something to be emulated and constantly be in awe of. Thanks again.
It is quite amazing when: It is quite amazing when poetry intersects the components of real events, pewrhaps that is one of the possible meanings when we say 'it is relatable' and other such phrases. Therein is a glimpse of the connective power of poetry.
You have great skill for: You have great skill for depicting intense emotion in very convincing words and phrases. The first ten lines reminded me of the summer I spent with my First Beloved---a very pleasant set of memories. Your poem is very effective, and the last four lines deliver a real gut-wrench to the reader.
Each day one gets up of a: Each day one gets up of a morning is a day closer to Eternity. Perhaps it could be seen and engaged as a countdown. Our past history is marked by the Cross and the future history that has not as yet rolled by is marked by Resurrection until the Day. As a poet though, it's probably a narrowing possibility of cranking out second wind verses, or something of that sort.
Something well worth: Something well worth meditating on, reminiscent of the Psalms: "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."