He Would Be King

He would be king, oh yes, he would
  if there was a way he could.
He'd be ruler of the realm
  unquestioned captain at the helm.
The lies and truth would flow intermixed
  with no one left to decipher the hijinks.
A wall would stretch across the states
  blocking all openings at the gates.
He would be the reigning unchallenged emperor 
  none dare speak aloud lest rise his temper.
In the background stand all supporters
  not daring speak or be overcome by words and mortars.
His future lay in wait just biding time
  to grasp his kingdom most sublime.
The average citizen is low down in the ranks
  as he claims control of law and every bank.
His relationship with countries east and west
  shower them with warnings of his threats.
The world is thrown back to medieval times
  where he is king and innocent of any crimes.
With money and power comes absolute rule
  and the masses below are part of the fuel.
Clinging to the folly of his wild and radical whims
  with no plan or agenda in place he would begin
The cry rings out
  to those with doubt -
Off with their heads
  lost be democracy's last thread.
He would be king, believe me he would
  if it were possible he surely could.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 8/2/2016 11:19:00 AM
Would that also apply to "She would be queen"? Enjoyed the read DM, thanks...
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Date: 8/2/2016 11:32:00 AM
Indeed, the dynasties still live. Thanks for reading.
Date: 8/2/2016 11:15:00 AM
Great Poem, 7 Louis.
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Date: 8/2/2016 11:33:00 AM
TY for reading, and Charlie is right - it could be queen as well.
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