Edward Ibeh Poet Light Verse

An Emperor Without Clothes

around the palace 
                walks the emperor 
               cluelessly clothed in 
                   his birthday suit
                goodness gracious!

                   how can that be?
 he has two pairs of eyes, doesn't he?
       avert your own, poor children... 
                        look away! 
                 please, look away!

              ouch, the eyes, they hurt... 
                   they hurt to fixate;
 akin to a staring contest with the sun!
             his ever-present minions
         couldn't be more disinclined...

                    to persuade him
              to put some clothes on.
            since they seem unwilling,
          guess who does the honors?
    yes, emperor, you're indeed naked!


Up To 20 Lines Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Sotto Poet
Date written: 04/30/2023

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Paula Goldsmith May 3, 2023 at 10:27 AM Congratulations on your win. A creative/fun write. Thanks for the laugh. Have a blessed day.................. Edward Ibeh May 3, 2023 at 11:51 AM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Paula:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen May 3, 2023 at 10:09 AM - Yes, he was really naked ... and proud :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Edward :) - hugs Edward Ibeh May 3, 2023 at 11:53 AM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise:-) Nice to see you use your real name!

Sotto Poet May 2, 2023 at 9:20 PM Edward, Congratulations on crafting such a lovely poem that combines the elegance of poetry with the wisdom of thought. Edward Ibeh May 3, 2023 at 4:03 AM Thank you very much for your awesome feedback and my placement, Lasaad:-) Most obliged.