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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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Date: 9/18/2017 6:16:00 PM
But who spied on the jester? Nice write.
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Date: 8/21/2017 8:01:00 PM
J-Mag, nicely done; congratulations on your win.
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Date: 8/21/2017 2:15:00 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.
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Date: 8/20/2017 12:54:00 PM
Great description! Great last verse! Congrats!
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Date: 8/20/2017 12:51:00 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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