Emile Pinet Poet Rhyme

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Worn By Kings

Ancient Greeks extracted a dye from shellfish
and purple became each potentate's wish.
For the rare purple matched amethyst rings 
a jewel craved by emperors and kings. 

Julius Caesar donned purple, not red
and the Roman Senate ordered him dead.
For purple’s worn by kings, not dictators
and Romans who wore purple, were traitors.


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Jan. 25, 2019
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Line Gauthier February 9, 2019 at 9:08 PM Bravo, Emile. Remarkable. Emile Pinet February 10, 2019 at 8:26 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

M. L. Kiser January 25, 2019 at 2:20 PM A powerful piece of History; beautifully done. Emile Pinet January 25, 2019 at 2:48 PM Thanks M. L., I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.