Rule and Never Conquer

Don't fall off of that iron horse!

They'll devour their king.

What song will you sing when the pendulum swings?

Every tyrant should fear the pendulum's swing.

It'll rain backwards and tears will fall back into their eyes.

They'll remember your treachery, they'll bury you alive.

They'll howl as the moon shines on your demise.

What song will you sing when they devour their king?

Every tyrant should fear the pendulum's swing.



June 22, 2016
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Carber Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 2:08 PM
Congrats Angelo!
Gentry Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 8:11 PM
Congratulations on your win with this unique and interesting verse. Enjoyed it.
Pierre Louis Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 7:06 PM
Thank you so much. It's a piece from a book I've been working on.
Gauthier Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 5:12 PM
I love your take on this challenge, Angelo. Your poem felt delightfully musical and on point in a round about way. A striking entry. Congrats on your win.
Pierre Louis Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 7:06 PM
Thank you. Salute my friend.
Juman Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 2:48 AM
Excellent--well done
Lariviere Avatar
May 14, 2016 at 11:48 PM
Very true words!
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