The Duke

The Duke

A Poem by Mauricio Montoya
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A court jester

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The Duke

 

A court jester,

Busts in,

on an anonymous meeting.

Yelling

The queen, is in denial.

Silly me,

I thought the queen only drank tea

Just then,

 The sergeant of arms began to speak.

Sit down,

And have a seat,

For the order of business is at hand.

You may have issues,

And some resentments.

But I truly don’t give a dam.

Suddenly,

Came the mighty roar,

Is anybody willing?

To help him up,

And out the door.

Hear, here, said the duke

I do deplore,

I’ll give two shillings,

And many more.

Loyal to the king,

The subjects,

 Could no longer ignore

Well,well,

Two shillings,

Then put him out the door.

So,

 This is the story,

Of a dysfunctional kingdom.

That found,

 Sometimes Personality

outweighs the principles.

 

By Mauricio Montoya 

 

© 2013 Mauricio Montoya


Author's Note

Mauricio Montoya
The poem you’re about to read is base on true events the names have been change to protect the idiot. This took place at an A.A. birthday meeting, when the dust settled and the chips were down the first 3 lines came to mind so I decided to finish what I started. Thank you for letting me share.

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Interesting thoughts, a bit confusing on the rhyme scheme however. Begins with not much rhyme then in the middle you get this really great flow going and then it ends with no rhyming, maybe it was meant to be this way? I do like the idea of this poem and how even though set in fairytale like medieval times it obviously pertains today

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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What a funny poem, it was like you were there in the room with the people. Then this person barges in spouting his silliness, you can't help but laugh. Another great writing by you...

Posted 8 Years Ago


Wow Truly a stunning power punch write
Great imagery here love the tone and flow
I have never been to an AA birthday party
But i love this poem
Excellent piece

Posted 12 Years Ago


nice work Mauricio,,,

Posted 12 Years Ago


Interesting thoughts, a bit confusing on the rhyme scheme however. Begins with not much rhyme then in the middle you get this really great flow going and then it ends with no rhyming, maybe it was meant to be this way? I do like the idea of this poem and how even though set in fairytale like medieval times it obviously pertains today

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Different is what I got out of the jester. Because he was, they didn't want him with them and so refused him any further entry into their kingdom, their world. The last three lines was very humorous, in my opinion, and so is the duke.because of one person, all can get riled up and side with one side and not the other. This poem has a sad tone to it, well, at least in my point of view, but good nonetheless.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

kool poem keep writing it can only get better from here!

Posted 13 Years Ago


LOL WEll I can say as a ex aaa member I might have seen something similar This is a good way to portray our ignorance as a specie.As Twian would say I wouldnt want to be a member of any organization that would have me as a member

Posted 13 Years Ago


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this is brilliant!! it has a kind of innocent nursery rhyme type rhythm to it which makes it so flowing, but then it has the layers, and the undercurrents!! very good!

Posted 13 Years Ago


I love the ending of this and it tells quite the tale of how dysfunctional they are. Dam should be damn. Only a small typo. This had me laughing at parts. You have weaved a great story here.

Posted 13 Years Ago


I really enjoyed this!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Mauricio Montoya
Mauricio Montoya

oakland, CA



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Love to draw and cook from time to time, when I'm not drawing I’ll write poems. My favorite poet is Edgar Allen Poe. more..

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