Rankless Poems | Examples


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The General

I come to the battle shield sword and helmetless
And just enough armor to hide my nakedness
I can mind over matter my subconsciousness
Their arms become weary mine are still at rest

A soldier under the the code of no surrender
Invade the enemies thoughts Dr. mind bender
Let em sit down and wait for me to serve dinner
Since I already ate while it was still tender

I lead the army rankless
And accept my honors nameless
My damages are blameless
A hero who is thankless

I am he who is verbally dangerous something critical
A beast who is wounded and my cubs arent full
And you ask am I saying Im an animal
I'd rather you address me as the GENERAL

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