Alas S

The Queen gave birth to a daughter
A Queen who had lived without falter
The King desired a son
This was known to everyone
As the Queen was led to the slaughter
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rodrigues Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 9:03 AM
So many have lost their heads!
Hawkins Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 6:09 PM
Not all at the guillotine! Thank you for your kind comments.
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