The King's Haberdasher

The Kings Haberdasher


Pity the plight of the king’s loyal jester
a fool denying  the lies that fester
knowing his reach
the end of his leash
naught but an annoying mental molester


 ©7/30/2017

submitted to – The Jester – Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Lane Avatar
July 31, 2017 at 5:42 AM
There is much to be read into the words of your limerick, John. Well done.
Allison Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 12:52 PM
very clever word play here John:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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