The king it’s well known found it no pleasure
When the princess cited salt as her love’s measure
How much princess you love me what’s the quantum
Her reply left him dejected he looked intensely glum.
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First when I read the poem I thought you were referring to Cordelia's declaration of her love to her father, King Lear! But the poem takes a different twist and ends with a very sagacious conclusion! Great write! Enjoyed much! !
Very well-versed! There's nothing like a thirst of love's salt!