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The Jester

The JESTER

The King leaves his			court
to go hunting on			        horseback
and the fresh forest			becomes
the Palace. His				footmen
dance around his			wishes
like whirling dervishes			falling
into a trance. What visions		appear
to the sightless? A			jester
gestures the insanity with		mocking
virtue of fools who			hunt
the Golden Bear and			return
with empty hands full;	        their
delight the reason for more		folly
but no one outwardly			laughs
at the King, yet behind his		back
they sing of the				madness,
the search for lasting			things
in the forest of time,			secure
in the bosom of a			blind
and naked				        King.

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Paloma P

Date: 12/15/2016 7:45:00 AM

Very cool Phil, these could be read separately and still make poetic sense. :)

Phil Capitano
Date: 12/15/2016 8:49:00 AM

Very observant Paloma, you are the only one who saw that. Thanks :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/11/2016 6:25:00 AM

Hi Phil, This is a well written creative write. It was though you let the reader look inside the head of how a servant , it shows how they really feel about their boss(in this case king). I enjoyed the read. A without a doubt seven: -) Alexis

Phil Capitano
Date: 12/11/2016 7:38:00 AM

Thanks Alexis, you are one of the few who got this piece. :)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/14/2016 1:55:00 PM

I agree w/Heidi. A very creative poem, Phil. And thought provoking too. Us modern day servants tend to mock the madness of the privileged class. Excellent write. You have a very gifted and creative pen, my friend. Much love and blessings to you. RW (Romantic Warrior)

Phil Capitano
Date: 11/15/2016 7:32:00 AM

Thanks RW, your comments are always bang on and appreciated.

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/6/2016 8:37:00 AM

Wow, that's creative Phil. Great.

Phil Capitano
Date: 11/6/2016 8:44:00 AM

Thanks Heidi if you read just the far right of each line you still get the same poem, albeit, very abbreviated.