The Tyrant

The Tyrant

How cruel is love:

That it might entice a statue ,
Then forsake it when it move.

That it might crown a man Emperor, 
Then banish him from his kingdom.

That it might deliver a man from the gallows,
Only to have him murdered by its own hand.

Oy vey, Of all the tyrants known to man,
There is none crueller then unrequited love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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September 2, 2014 at 8:52 AM
:) PD
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August 18, 2014 at 8:12 PM
Hi Richard, thank you for the reply
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August 14, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Richard, stopping by to read and enjoy your poem once again. :) Congratulations, on having your poem featured on the Poetry Soup's Home Page..... Always & Forever ~LINDA
Ben Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 5:48 AM
Thank you :) that was an expected surprise. I hope my future works are as pleasing to you :)
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August 3, 2014 at 6:41 PM
Deep powerful write which I enjoyed reading. Welcome to PoetrySoup and happy writings!
Ben Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 5:46 AM
Thank you :)
Ben Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 12:52 AM
Thank you all so much for such a warm reception. I'm so happy I've found this place, my very own poet support group.
Ayala Avatar
August 1, 2014 at 11:18 PM
Powerful, inspirational write! Welcome to PoetrySoup, Richard!
Ben Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 1:11 AM
Such kind words thank you so much :)
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August 1, 2014 at 1:41 PM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Richard :) - I choose your first very well written free verse - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Ben Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 1:10 AM
Thank you so much. I love the drama free zone part :)
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July 31, 2014 at 12:25 AM
Ricahrd, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry:) Here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Ben Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 1:08 AM
Thank you so much : ). I will check it out.
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July 30, 2014 at 11:02 AM
I loved this poem. Welcome to PoetrySoup. If you click on a face or name... It will take you to that persons poems. If you leave a comment... They will have a permanent link back to find your poems.
Ben Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 12:55 AM
Thank you so much for the advice. I'll do that
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