THE ENGLISH ROSE

It was a moment that shocked you.  Like the Kennedy assassination, or nine eleven, and you can remember where you where when it happened.  I remember where I was. 
I was sitting in my living room watching television when the bulletin flashed on the screen.  I just sat there starring at the TV not quite able to comprehend what was playing out before me.  I couldn't move, Couldn't breath. I didn't want to believe it.  I can remember thinking, "This can't be true",  "There must be some mistake." Some horrible misunderstanding that will be cleared up in a few minutes".    
but it wasn't.  Princess Diana was gone and nothing could change that terrible fact. 
It's been many years since she left us, but I think of her still.  Those beautiful blue eyes, that warm engaging smile.  Much has been written about her since her death but what can not be disputed is how she touched the  lives of so many, and furthered so many good causes.  She was a breath of fresh air.  Warm, caring, down to earth, and always true to herself.  I'll think of her again today....  And I'll smile.