Who Wrote This Song
Who wrote this song? The king commanded.
I lied through my teeth, when he demanded.
I knew if he hated it, it would be off with my head.
So I gave my sister full credit instead.
Will you be my official songwriter? He asked with discourse.
I was shocked and horrified, mad at myself, of course.
I’d rather you chose my sister, she said, she’s the writer.
He gave me a sharp look, my girdle felt tighter.
So you wrote it? He asked, staring a hole through me.
I admitted I did, thinking he looked like Simon LeGree.
Off with your head, he said, as I began crying.
It is your punishment for standing there, lying.
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