Henry the V111

Henry the V111 was an English king although he got
Married' boys were more his thing' he destroyed the
Tomb of st thomas abecket, ordering grind those bones
And just go wreck it ' with  tomb duly desecrated the
The fat king gloated.' I know this was very savage.' By
The divine?? yet bloated ( all was well in his own mind) His objectives
Were accomplished and all was fine.' He killed some
Wives and others survived.' And some other people he had boiled
Alive..All in all a true historical tale.' Best not dwelt upon too
Often.?  Its so beyond the pale.'
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Fowler Avatar
January 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Man's inhumanity to man...my mother oft reminded me to be - not inhumane!!! :)
Maverick Avatar
January 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Its reprehensible how people can do this.' I see now one starting point is 'self importance' at an extreme Level. it may start out small Yet so did sparks that set the L A fires (relative reality)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The evil that can exist with free reign. He will stand before God. No restraint, no fear of God. Great write, Joe.
Maverick Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
How things get glossed over Kim..The inhumanity People can exhibit.'
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