Diabolic Despot

He bears in hand old guiles, 
And tons of wiles he wields
Across breath-mired worlds,
Upon sands of mortal fields. 

His chilling senses waning fall,
And eyes darkish with tired sins 
Beget thoughts bitterer than gall,
Prowling in malice-hoisted stilts.

With creeds devoid of marrow,
He's exchanged sense for myths;
Seeking to mar glittering faiths
Twice before the roosters crow. 

His date with Hades' gallows
Draws nigh with every thrust 
Of ill-tipped sword into virtue,
Muting Lord-chastened fellows 
Unbowed by lead-heavy woes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
June 17, 2021 at 6:38 PM
Hannington, I was truly moved by your poem about despots. Your images are rightly stark and full of sadness. Good writing, my friend.
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June 19, 2021 at 1:54 PM
Thanks for your encouragement, Milton!
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