The King of Goth

The Sussex lad, to title and land born, An alumni, now he stands proudly tall. In Oxford students pass at future’s dawn, For some the inspiration was his call. Provocative, a mighty pen his sword, Expelled for godless view from hallowed hall. The Baronet poet, friend to a Lord, The Gothic king’s voice did incite them all. His Mary worshipped at her husband‘s feet, She held his heart tight from death’s final flame. Did they engage in black acts, pagan mete? A dark and often troubled soul laid claim. Into the storm set sail to the end foretold, He died before his talent could unfold.