London bridge is down

21.4.1926

8.9.2022, Queen Elizabeth II

"Tis the last rose of summer, 

Left blooming alone;

All her lovely companions

Are faded and gone."

(The last rose of summer, 1805 by Thomas Moore)

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"To many of us our beliefs are of fundamental importance. For me the teachings of Christ and my own personal accountability before God provide a framework in which I try to lead my life. I, like som many of you, have drawn great comfort in difficult times from Christ's words and example." (Queen Elizabeth II, Christmas message, 2000) 

Photo: KL (september 2022, the name of the rose is "Lavender ice")