The King's War

 

The King with his army

          will conquer all foes,

Unless he forgets

          these five little woes:

 

The first is the greatest,

          there’s nothing before.

He must use his toilet

          ere crossing his door.

There’s just nothing worse

          than stepping in foul,

Especially the ones

          coming from your own bowel.

 

The Next is a warning

          of things soon to come.

Your weapons of warfare

          like music should hum.

A dent or a mark

          can ruin your day,

But cleaned up and true

          can cut a wide way.

 

The third is a must

          don’t ever forget,

it must be done home

          before you leave yet.

A kiss for the missus,

          and all the kids course,

A kick for the dog,

          and some hugs for the horse.

 

The next may seem harmless

          and often forgot,

The serfs and the peasants

          and all that crude lot.

The beatings should stop

          with backs slightly red,

Or like French King Louie

          may lose his own head.

 

The last is important,

          do remember at end,

Without it, its pointless

          to fight and defend.

A conquering king

          gets to eat of the spoils.

Or drawn up and quartered

          and served up hard-boiled.

         

Author's Note

Crown Me, I want to rule.

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'The King's War'
LSS,
Well the humble inferences and realities within this piece reminded me of the ways of life in ancient times. The running of a castle, the building of an army, no indoor plumbing, animals everywhere and a kitchen continually buzzing. Ancient people lived much different lives than we do. Oh and I forgot the mud and needing your horse or horses for travel for all distances and uses not to mention wagons and processions.
Bless you in this Spring.
Kathy

[Last Lying Look]

I really liked this.
It has an interesting flavour to it.
Unique.
Amazing poem.
-Elissa :)

[Sharon Miller Bolander]

I'm certain you'll get crowned one way or another! LOL---I love the witty stuff and trust the dog was stuffed. :-) Sharon

[Reggie]

Don't kick the dog Larry or it may bite you in the end.

[Kitty Forzaken]

With this poem you have written itz hard to believe you don't already rule..