Old King Browne (A Dark Nursery Rhyme)

A very, VERY dark parody of Old King Cole - don't read if you're afraid of clowns!!

Old King Browne was a very mad clown

And a very mad clown was he;

He called for his knife, and he called

For his crown,

And he called for his killers three.

Every killer he had a dagger,

And a very sharp dagger had he;

Oh there’s none so dead, it might be said,

As their victims who never got free.

Author's Note

I'm curious...how is the rhythm in this poem? And is it actually scary, or funny? Feedback welcome.

Reviews

[s y e]

OMG, is this the nursery rhyme poem you told me you were going to write?? This is so good... I adore clowns, they're so cute. :P I loved this one!

[Eric Pudalov]

Thanks Noodle!! I was especially hoping you would get to read this one. Glad you liked it...and thanks for helping inspire the piece too!!!

[s y e]

YAS! I've always wanted to inspire someone.... So glad it was you! :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Well, I am afraid of clowns and I took up the challenge. Love Pennywise, BTW, and unfortunately your embed code did not work for me.

[Eric Pudalov]

Thanks KL! I appreciate you taking up the challenge, as you said. I think the Pennywise pic is working now, unless you're TOO SCARED! HAHAHAHA!

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes it is. I like the one with the balloons -- THEY FLOAT ....