God bless the modern-day kings and queens of the realm.
18/7/2021
The king of the realm
Must be fearless,
Thoughtful and strong
Ruthless and wise
It’s not about being the fastest
The strongest or the smartest
Though he is all those things
What makes him king is his mentality,
It’s not enough to just be the king
He must feel like the king
Live like the king
Dream like the king
The realm deserves
A ruler that loves
His people and his power
Does not lament the lack
Of ordinary anonymity
But thrives on conquest
And defense of his subjects
His knights
Are the loyal sword of his will
And through them he rules
With fortitude and valor
There are those
That would seek to overthrow
Poison and clandestine daggers
Haunt his steps
But he is cunning
Rewards loyalty with wealth
Status and finery
So that there is always someone
Looking over his shoulder
He carries a weight
In his actions that is
A blessing and a curse
But his life is a celebration
Of all that can be
So God bless the regent
And the wisdom he brings
To wield power isn’t easy
And all hail the king
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This one was a response to a prompt, largely inspired by the movie ‘The Gentleman’, the book ‘The Prince’ by Machiavelli and a random Mike Tyson quote.
It’s a little different from my usual stuff but I hope it is welcomed for being so.
God bless the modern-day kings and queens of the realm.
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