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I always wanted to be a medieval jester, the one who sneaks up behind the queen and makes her guess who caressed her. I always wanted to be the Lord of Misrule, King Lear's sad fool, and the one who started the joke ~ that continues to fester.

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Date: 3/10/2025 11:04:00 AM
Super! Not a huge fan of the AI… but the poem is whimsical (and relatable)!
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Marinus Jansen
Date: 3/10/2025 11:32:00 AM
Thanks for your comment, Dufus. :-)

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