Reggae Magnet Poet Ode

When I Was King

Living in the twilight of yesterday
Wistfully longing for a return 
To reap the glory I once shared
For a destiny's child I was born
Then I grew up to be a king
Then on my throne I would sing


When I was the king 
I thought of heavenly things
I visited the moon and resided in mars
Sailed the ocean with paddlers wings
Fought many battles, won many wars
On a white horse I would ride
Even got baptized in the river Nile
When I was king

When I was King
The bells would toll
What great tidings that would bring?
All would gather, young and old
To pay homage to their king
On char grilled venison they would feast
And drink the nectar of the brewers yeast
When I was king

When I was king 
My queen would reign
In glorious harmony  with the king
Just like the liver's hepatic veins
In tuneful melodies we would sing
And I in gleeful wedded bliss
Showered her with love,sealed with a kiss
When I was king

Now I am old and my reign is done
I recline in the glory of yesteryears
I reminisce of my past years gone
And patiently await the grim reaper's shears
While I bask in the happiness , the joys I sing
The memories, the times. when I was king.

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Leonard Kleeman January 29, 2013 at 11:21 AM I just commented on your Ode but forgot to thank you for your wonderful comments on My "To Market, To Market." Thanks and 3 cheers for us oldies who remember the great things in life. Leonard Kleeman

Leonard Kleeman January 29, 2013 at 11:17 AM Excellent Ode to aging. I share your feelings and the beautiful way you expressed them. Leonard Kleeman

Lucilla Carrillo January 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM Those were the glorious days of yesterday. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Demetrios Trifiatis January 14, 2013 at 5:19 PM Once a king always a King! Especially when writing like this! Reggae Magnet January 15, 2013 at 6:16 AM Thanks for reading, still think I could have done better, but I can always add and re-edit.

Robert Pettit January 14, 2013 at 4:29 PM I agree with what James has said just below. Reggae Magnet January 15, 2013 at 6:28 AM Can I give you the same reply then,lol. Thanks for the visit.

James Marshall Goff January 13, 2013 at 9:57 PM Hi Robert! A delightful poem! Jimbo Reggae Magnet January 15, 2013 at 6:27 AM Didn't realise it would be so popular. Pleasure sharing as usual.

Joseph May January 13, 2013 at 6:10 PM A regal write Robert....enjoyed it much Reggae Magnet January 15, 2013 at 6:26 AM Glad you did, pleasure sharing, was a little rushed.

Debbie Guzzi January 13, 2013 at 5:44 PM I enjoyed your write this evening. I like to think I was King once too! ;) Light & Love Reggae Magnet January 15, 2013 at 6:18 AM Ofcourse you would be my queen,xx, welcomed every time.

David Williams January 13, 2013 at 12:08 PM Robert yep but what memories you would have...David Reggae Magnet January 15, 2013 at 6:17 AM Thanks for your kind comment, pleasure sharing Reggae Magnet January 13, 2013 at 2:17 PM its always nice to recall pleasant dreams.