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R.J. Lindley,
April 24th, 1973
SONNET, (On justice being delivered to tyrants and dragons)
Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Words: 100

On Wicked Kings and Time Destroyed Dragons

On Wicked Kings And Time Destroyed Dragons

O foolish king, sitting on hollow throne
thy lost kingdom so dark, thee sits alone.
Embrace thy greed, measured in stolen gold
destroying people with your lies so bold.

O foul villain, in false pride laboring
greater evil thy own destruction brings.
Thy henchman, voices rarely taboring
singing false praise to their cowardly king.

O hideous dragon, thee shall find death
power will be taken from fangs and claws.
Cry , when fire is removed from thy breath
and silky-smooth is made thy wicked paws.

In thy deserved death, innocence is spared
scales of justice, the two hast been compared!

R.J. Lindley,
April 24th, 1973
SONNET, (On justice being delivered to tyrants and dragons)
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Mccall Avatar
September 7, 2017 at 4:32 PM
What a splendid sonnet Robert simply beautiful very well done my friend thank you for sharing.
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September 6, 2017 at 8:42 AM
Great poem Robert, reminded me of the Bible. Scripture. " The wicked are a ransome, for righteous "
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September 4, 2017 at 6:04 PM
Robert, this is an excellent write. Your writing is so real in this wonderful sonnet. The images come so easily to mind. The piece has such an easy flow. This is my kind of read Robert. I am a lover of history and mythology. I always love to visit your page for i know i shall find excellent poetry, very well written. This goes right into my faves. Hugs....Mike. XX
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September 4, 2017 at 11:31 AM
This is awesome Robert! Kings and dragons and death. Three of the coolest things to read about. Love this one a lot!
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