At 'Sans Souci' I witnessed
A fresh rose upon Frederick's grave
That made tremendous impression
It seeming not to be an act of official care,
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Good poem, Bill. Spellcheck last stanza evening though. Also, I wonder if using the real name of Friedrich would add authenticity to the poem., also Friedrich II., also 'Friedrich der Große' or 'der Alte Fritz', was (as was his entire ancestry, a very strong influence on how Germans thought of themselves and how they brought up their children. Facinating history. Best H
A rose for remembrance. This poem is a treasure. Take care. Warm regards, Sandra