King Tut

Young king Tut, time honoured pharaoh
In rage, deaf like the sea, with fires impatience

Boy king worshipped as a God
The daintiest last, to make the end most sweet.

Buried with skill not food for worms
But time for him grants a heavier doom
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Guzzi Avatar
May 29, 2010 at 1:15 PM
an odd tale? Egypt is so old no one really knows do they? Light & Love
Mehta Avatar
May 24, 2010 at 7:15 PM
Wonderful expressions. enjoyed
A  Avatar
May 24, 2010 at 5:13 PM
NICE WRITE, ENJOYED
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May 24, 2010 at 2:01 PM
Historical writes are my favorite poems to read, Nigel, and I had the chance to see artifacts from Tut's tomb when they were shown in the US. Certainly no food available for worms in the mummification process and the last line makes a compelling statement. Enjoyed this poem very much. Best wishes, Carolyn
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