Greenest Sleeves

A Chest there did inter a King
Her grave was never marked –

A body packed as Arrows – Down –
In worse – A Common Bark

No Greener Sleeves – than Envy
Where ripped apart by Dogs

Owned masquerading Saviors
With faces meant for Frogs.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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