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Reverse Midas Touch

He has Midas touch in reverse
Lost is mercy, lost are morals
Everything he touches gets worse
Cruel wars and senseless quarrels

He thinks himself higher, greater
He has Midas touch in reverse
A despicable dictator
Ideals and methods perverse

No king, just a man with a curse
Of evil, hate. No discussion. 
He has Midas touch in reverse
Hope for peace before more rush in

We stand with those he thinks as foes
Those he cannot turn nor coerce
Who fight a war they never chose
He has Midas touch in reverse


Dec 19, 2022
This or That Vol 15 Contest 
Title Chosen: Reverse Midas Touch
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Edward Ibeh

Date: 1/18/2023 1:58:00 PM

Wonderful penning, Hat:-) I enjoyed reading. Congratulations on your win in my contest!

Hat Bueckert
Date: 1/18/2023 6:22:00 PM

Much appreciated, thank you for hosting it was a fun contest

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/18/2023 1:50:00 PM

Your opening lines spell the essence of your theme for me: Lost is mercy, lost are morals Everything he touches gets worse Cruel wars and senseless quarrels. Aptly done, Hat, in spirit of the contest theme. Congrats on your podium win.

Hat Bueckert
Date: 1/18/2023 6:21:00 PM

Thank you :)