Friday, December 25, 2020

To Him Who Would Be King Comments

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The old king fell victim to that dual pair,
Grandiosity of mind and ugliness of soul,
Bearing false witness to all whom will hear
Excreting edicts down a gold plated bowl
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David Wood 27 December 2020

Does this refer to 'King' Boris I wonder, very apt poem.5*

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Captain Cur 27 December 2020

Thanks for the comment David, I imagine this could refer to many bad kings, but this piece to the currently deposed American king.

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