Who's the Fool

The jester has a foolish air;
he leaps about and juggles fruit.
While wearing motley, hung with bells,
he'll tumble, caper, dance, and sing.

The courtiers are unaware;
behind his act, he's quite astute.
He gathers secrets which he tells
to no one but the reigning king.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Inman Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 6:16 PM
But who spied on the jester? Nice write.
Roper Avatar
August 21, 2017 at 8:01 PM
J-Mag, nicely done; congratulations on your win.
White Avatar
August 21, 2017 at 2:15 AM
Oh boo, I totally missed you posted here :) Love the white line dividing the two stanzas, because it doesn't just divides stanzas, but also neatly separates act and deceit in real life. Furthemore I love the rhymescheme you used a,b,c,d a,b,c,d, Well deserved win there.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 20, 2017 at 12:54 PM
Great description! Great last verse! Congrats!
Canerdy Avatar
August 20, 2017 at 12:51 PM
You have so well described the jester and a special fact about him in this winning poem, J-MG. Congrats! Janice
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