Worn By Kings
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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.
(Rhyme)
Jan. 25, 2019
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