Richard the Third Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Robert James Liguori
Date: 07-02-2026
Have you ever seen the satanic snake? A fierce cheetah hunting with no mistake A bloodthirsty wolf in the black sheep's clothes How would it be if you find all in close? Richard the third, the most villainous Duke Known as a treacherous and selfish kook Holds the status of the Duke of Gloucester A saboteur, schemes as an imposter Possess an ugly build with a hunchback Hides his flaws as a professional flack Feels menial for his deformity Handles things with extreme enormity A power monger and it's very clear Cares not even to kill his near and dear Strategically waits for chance and grabs With his honeyed words, he always backstabs By hook or by crook, wants to seize the throne Cheats Lady Anne with his convincing tone Spreads rumours to showcase the heirs unfit Executes those who thwart with his outwit When the battle at Bosworth in full swing Stanley takes a U-turn and quits the ring Unhorsed Richard cries out losing the source 'A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse" A ruthless tyrant with no repentance For him, there isn't any moral sentence The Bard's 'wicked uncle' gets the title role Invites the crowds' interest on the whole
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