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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

Date: 6/25/2021 5:07:00 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
Date: 6/26/2021 6:26:00 AM

Thank you Constance for finding the time to stop by, I’m delighted with your placement, great contest, cheers David

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/24/2021 4:51:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in this contest, you penned a wonderful poem, and deserve it David, have a great evening

David Kavanagh
Date: 6/25/2021 12:58:00 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

Date: 6/18/2021 7:25:00 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
Date: 6/18/2021 7:47:00 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