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No Bling for the King

The King stepped up and set his goal.

Screamed, "Things must change or heads will roll."

Wide-eyed council plead, please prepare!

No grain is left and our coffer's bare.

As I fear we must, though I do abhor.

"Guards!...Squires!...Knights!...Now, prepare for WAR!"

With dreams of battle and gallant deeds,

They all stepped up and mounted steeds.

They raised their swords and stormed the castle,

But, the King declared, "S'not worth the hassle."

They turned and fled, tho thought him bonkered.

With no riches left, his Kingdom's conquered.

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/14/2025 9:24:00 PM

And that's the way it was and would have stayed - the same old story bend with the same old end only this King didn't do the King thing which I do praise, though 'tis no surprise it laid him in a grave. I had a good time with your entertaining and well written poetic tale. May rhyme prevail ... CayCay

Randy Freie
Date: 8/14/2025 9:58:00 PM

I also noticed the time you posted your comment. If you're two hours behind me, that makes you a West Coast girl. Born there, but raised in misery in Missouri. I miss the kiss of the Pacific's bliss.

Randy Freie
Date: 8/14/2025 9:53:00 PM

Say Hey CayCay, some succeed in rhyme indeed, but in others, went so wrong. I can tell, you're not a weed, indeed, your seed is strong. Best wishes my Sister from another Mister.