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Death of a King

The King lies in state. His armour stands in the hall. He died very young. What vile devil killed the King? Rats are running on the floor.

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 2/25/2024 5:03:00 PM

A most interesting and thought-provoking write... Very well done, Hilda... Even a mear rodent can take a king from his throne...

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/26/2024 3:20:00 PM

It could. Thank you for your sweet comment.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/21/2024 9:04:00 PM

There's a haunting mystery in these lines, Hilda. I enjoyed this dramatic work. Evelyn :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/21/2024 10:53:00 PM

You've made me happy that you like it. The poor king died of the plague.

Bill Baker

Date: 2/20/2024 10:07:00 PM

An engaging Tanka poem with a mystery to solve. I like it, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/21/2024 7:15:00 AM

Thank you.

Joe Dimino

Date: 2/17/2024 12:36:00 PM

Unfortunately, too many rats on earth. God knows His Good Kings, and cherishes their selfless rule.... They will not go unrewarded in paradise. You really got me thinking with this one. Blessings my friend.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/17/2024 1:36:00 PM

Thank you for your visit. I'm glad it got you thinking. I'm waiting to read your next poem. Blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/17/2024 6:44:00 AM

- He died young... it was sad - Great written, Hilda - hugs

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/17/2024 7:42:00 AM

Thank you.

Joseph May

Date: 2/16/2024 6:08:00 PM

I like the mystery posed in this verse, Nicely penned

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/16/2024 6:35:00 PM

Thank you. I do tend to mysteries. It's incurable. I'm glad you like it.

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/16/2024 5:32:00 PM

To be slain by an unknown foe. Any warrior's worse nightmare. A kings death is to die in battle with sword in hand.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/16/2024 5:36:00 PM

Thank you for this insight. I hope you liked this poem.

David Fisher

Date: 2/16/2024 4:35:00 PM

Nice poetic poser, Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/16/2024 5:33:00 PM

Is poser OK? It is nice, poetic, and the king died. Thank you for commenting. I need to write a lot more

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/16/2024 3:31:00 PM

Yes, could have been the plague. That is a complicated story in itself. There are always many interpretations after publication. TTYL!!!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/16/2024 4:25:00 PM

You got it right. The rats caused a plague that killed even the strongest people. I hope you liked it. Thank you for reading it.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/16/2024 3:03:00 PM

strikingly creative poem, Hilda. Who killed the King? Me thinks those rats were his political opponents running around behind his back...Just a thought. I enjoyed your poem and thinking about he poor King's demise. enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/16/2024 4:23:00 PM

I'm happy you liked it. It has a story of a king warrior who is subdued by the plague. The plague has been on my mind lately. Enjoy the weekend, too.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/15/2024 10:03:00 PM

Shows that no one can escape death. Deep sentiments.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/15/2024 10:19:00 PM

Did you figure why he died? The answer is running on the floor. Thanks for reading.