She Told the Peasants, 'Eat Cake'

A Queen by the name of Marie Antoinette
 Member of the Eighteenth-Century Aristocracy Set

   Told the peasants 'Eat cake,' then tossed them some crumbs
   They tossed back a knife with a note ~ 'You die, you bum'
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Krutsinger Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 10:39 PM
Well, this is truly true according to folklore with possibly a smidget of truth.
Kendrick Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 6:37 AM
Good one depicting a very heartless woman. She met her match in the end. I enjoyed reading your work. Sara
Baker Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 7:54 AM
There comes a time when the peasants don't take it anymore, and things can change in a hurry. Enjoy your historical poe, Gershon. Write On! Bill
Gentile Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 6:12 AM
Your take on this history merits a look at other well known excerpts GW!, Love it! How about giving us something on Henry VIII !! Happy Saturday!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 9:34 AM
Check out my poem “ A LITTLE BIT OF WOLF AND HAPPY JACK” ;)
Wolf Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 3:26 PM
OK. Checked that box, Kim. Thanks... What's next on Grandpa's bucket-list? -- Cross the highway blindfolded, maybe?! Happy Weekend, gw
Tor Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 8:56 AM
A narcissistic Witch she was Gershon to have no empathy for her so called servants. Sad that there are people with such detachment for others. Well written my friend...
Tor Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 8:24 AM
Great point my friend...
Wolf Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 3:26 PM
Actually, she reminds me of a number of bureaucrats around the world today.
Hankins Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 7:51 AM
The woman most definitely had problems understanding the plight of the common folk!
Wolf Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 3:26 PM
Most definitely, Milt.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 7:09 AM
Yup! Frosting still dripping off her tongue! Well done!
Wolf Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 3:27 PM
Ha, ha. Maria A. had frosting dripping out of her hair too. What extravagant hairstyles they fashioned in that era!
Cunningham Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 5:00 AM
Well that certainly told her, that said I love a piece of cake lol.
Wolf Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 3:28 PM
I knew I could expect a few crumbs from you, Cunningham! lol! Happy Weekend, Tom!
Hawkins Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 2:30 AM
It's alright for some.
Wolf Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 3:28 PM
Collect enough crumbs... you got crumb cake.
Romios Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 1:16 AM
Hysterical, you master of wit! Panagiota XXX
Romios Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 3:42 PM
As if you did not know it? You are pulling my leg! Careful, not the good one I have left!-)) Limpingly yours, Panagiota
Wolf Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 3:29 PM
Thanks, Panagiota! Didn't know I had it in me!
George Avatar
August 4, 2022 at 10:52 PM
Tit for tat ! No one should be taken for granted ! A great lesson !
Wolf Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 3:29 PM
Marie Antoinette went down in history... and down... and down... to the bottom of the barrel.
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