The King and the Fool

THE KING AND THE FOOL
by H.B.Ussach

Folks talk of the long war between a king and a fool,
   when peasants and pawns clashed to see one rule;
From pre-cast castle keeps company banners fly 
    like medieval flags of old,
And from ketchup-stained battlefield parking lots 
    scavenged not by buzzards but by gulls,
    heralds cry: "Have it Your Way" and "Billions Sold."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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October 15, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Well penned my dear friend. A warm welcome to you, I hope you find poetrysoup a safe haven for display of your talents. Here everyone is a friend to one another. Love and hugs.
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October 14, 2013 at 6:04 PM
† I Read This Twice And I Think It's A Unique As Profoundly Cool Verse ? Super Ku's My Man. Love, John
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