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Oath

I make this solemn oath today That from your side I will not stray My sword is yours and I obey And I will never sway Oh little child within my care You’ll sleep content Know I am there They … Continue reading

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Anne Boleyn

A crown And books For reformation Reformed you A king A church A guttural cry Gutted you Small worth A kingdom Power taken Overpowering you Just a crown And books For a bloody reformation Reformed you (c ) Helen Valentina … Continue reading

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King of His Lonely Domain

They said that he was mighty A warrior of the flame From vengeance or from victory His soul did not refrain But then he saw her beauty And understood the stain Or power and of infamy Of how all viewed … Continue reading

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And Shall the King Return

And shall the king return To this great land So loved by god? Too many years we’ve wandered Aimless in our emptiness Without a hope or leader In our sight Democracy just another word For delusion So shall he yet … Continue reading

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The Gathering

Blessed is The gathering Anointing here A newborn king Butterflies free Angels weep and sing Blessed is The gathering Many decry What this may bring Fear and taunts Mud will sling But on fury Honour wings Blessed is The gathering … Continue reading

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Richard III

History is chronicled by winners Richard how black was your heart? Shakespeare would have you the villain Usurping lord from the start Was there a moment of kindness Or loyalty and fealty you owned Was it ambition propelled you Brief … Continue reading

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Dominion

This time we will have true dominion This year we will take control This moment is poised for our victory And all of our virtues extol The crown and the spectre are waiting Our place is best there on the … Continue reading

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Kingmaker

To be the kingmaker Rather than the king That’s the thing! Powerbroker plays Are the ones that pay In so many ways Giving your advice Never asking twice Trap them in their vice Spider web refined Competitors confined Proteges that … Continue reading

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Chess

The pawn moves like willing fodder Foot soldier Queen advances Protected by rook eyeing her prey King holds back The terrain unsure, waiting news Knights ride forth flanked by bishop bright armed by God Achieve mate Followed quick by check … Continue reading

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Jester

See the clever jester Speaking truth to power In this medieval court Where dark secrets flower And with numbers to the axe Rising by the hour See the jester strut and dance While the rest must cower Only in the … Continue reading

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