David Kavanagh Poet Rhyme

Man In the Iron Mask

One leading theory was proposed by the writer
and philosopher Voltaire. He was the first to claim 
in 1771 that the prisoner wore an iron mask. 
Voltaire also claimed that he was the older, 
illegitimate brother of Louis XIV.
Could he have been hidden away to prevent
any claim on the throne? 

                       Man in the iron mask

    FLAWED not the prince, sealed into an iron MASK 
   Uncovered now, one mad kings, CRACKED FACADE
    ILLUSION revealed, metal veil, abstractly BROKEN
 IMPERFECT grotesque, why TORN face’s are bespoken 


Writing Prompt - Flawed - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

flawed, mask, broken, cracked, 
facade, torn, illusion, imperfect,
16/06/2021

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Constance La France June 25, 2021 at 5:07 PM David, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Flawed _ Challenge with your poem. Good use of the required words, peace _ Constance David Kavanagh June 26, 2021 at 6:26 AM Thank you Constance for finding the time to stop by, I’m delighted with your placement, great contest, cheers David

Sotto Poet June 24, 2021 at 4:51 PM Congratulations on your win in this contest, you penned a wonderful poem, and deserve it David, have a great evening David Kavanagh June 25, 2021 at 12:58 AM Thank you Lasaad, I was honestly not expecting a mention in this contest, but as always delighted when I get one, cheers David

Richard Lamoureux June 18, 2021 at 7:25 AM I remember the story from my childhood. You made good use of your words. The preceding narrative added to the story. Good luck in the contest. David Kavanagh June 18, 2021 at 7:47 AM Thank you Richard, I was trying to be succinct with the prompt words, without shoehorning them, the story itself is possibly dubious, but very plausible, strange things indeed have happened in human history, cheers David