Meanwhile, Melody Muses…

Golden Queen on throne of jade,

For sceptre, golden beams;

For courtiers, golden princess smiles,

For pleasure, golden dreams.

A golden roof of stained-glass sky

Adorns your courted halls;

Your floors are straw spun into gold,

Gold sunshine marks your walls.

Advisers flecked with golden teeth

Advise with wisdom bold;

Gleaming monarch,  govern well –

You’re worth your weight in gold.

Image: Trollius ‘Golden Queen’