Thousands fill the streets,
On a rainy day in May.
To see the King and Queen go by,
On this historic day.
King Charles the Third a King in waiting
But his Crown comes with a cost.
The throne is only vacant,
Because of the mother he’s lost.
But we will pledge allegiance.
And shout God save the King,
We’ll wave our flags, and across the land,
In churches bells will ring.
We’re all off to Walsingham.
Many have been before.
Some will never go again.
While others will long for more.
Some hope to get a single room,
or maybe they’ll have to share.
Others don’t want to be alone,
happy to make up a pair.
We’ve learnt to wait for the shower
and hang on for the loo.
We’ve heard some pilgrims have ensuite
So, they don’t have to queue.
The Norton bar sells amazing gin.
It gets us in the mood,
To dash into the dining room,
where the cooks serve up the food.
We’re never late for services,
by keeping an eye on the clock.
Once we were still drinking gin.
Much to our leader’s shock!
The pilgrims’ Mass was wonderful.
We’ve learnt the Mary hymn.
It seemed to last forever,
but we had a good old sing.
We’ve visited the Holy House,
and said our Rosary prayers.
With time to pop into the shop
With a tempting display of wares.
We hope we have all bonded,
now we’re at the end of our stay.
We’ve shared some precious moments,
as we walked the pilgrim way.
Thank you, Father Michael
for leading us one last time.
And thank you Father Martin,
for keeping us in line.
We’ve made some happy memories
and moving ones its true.
I will come again next year,
With hopefully most of you.
Valerie Mighall, 2021
LallyJean 