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King of Pain

King of Pain

A Poem by Gedalya
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A small poem I wrote in July 2013.

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My portrait hangs in the halls of shame,
My soul jaded by fortune and fame.
Woe, yes! for even though I am king,
There’s no one to give my diamond ring.

I am the incarnation of hubris

Not a single person for me to share,
My wealth or my love, not even an heir.
This crown, this scepter and this dismal throne,
I would give it all, to not be alone.

But I am the lord and slave of snafu

Grey-haired, lined-faced, reflections of Cain.
Oh, what sweetest joy is my most dire pain!
I am a prisoner of the mind,
Product of societies design.

I am a frog prince, needing true love’s kiss

This feeling inside I cannot bare,
A witch’s brood of pride and despair.
A vagabond? Worse, Nero of Rome!
There is no haven for me to call home.

But still I dream: to love and be loved too.

© 2014 Gedalya


Author's Note

Gedalya
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Wow your metaphors are crazy bro! I'm feeling this

Posted 10 Years Ago


This... This is beautiful, the use of so many metaphors is just amazing...

Posted 10 Years Ago


It's beautiful, well written and I loved the metaphors, and the use of fables versus reality.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Haim Kadman

10 Years Ago

That's right I live in Israel.
Gedalya

10 Years Ago

I've been meaning to emigrate, but I've been too busy. I was wanting to move in Beersheba. So, do yo.. read more
Haim Kadman

10 Years Ago

No Gedalia I'm not religious but I do respect our religion.
A piece that makes no excuses, almost like an instruction to those that read it, well done, good read.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Love the ancient feel of this write and the expression of fear and similar themes that are relative today. Thank you for sharing!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Gedalya

10 Years Ago

Thanks, I'd like to think it's universal.
A great, intriguing poem with a Shakespearean charm around it. Marvelously penned, and like Creativegurl, I was hooked the whole time through. Amazing!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Gedalya

10 Years Ago

It's funny bc I stopped reading Shakespeare when I was 14, LoL I guess he never left the bloodstream.. read more
Gleb Zavlanov

10 Years Ago

I guess he never did. :D Even without the Shakespearean influence, this poem is magnificent!
Im pretty sure I've read this piece about 6 times now, and I cant stop coming back to it. It flows so beautifully and has such a huge impact for such a small poem. Great writing.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Gedalya

10 Years Ago

I'm glad you're hooked LoL it's always a good thing to have others fall head over heals with my work.. read more
I loved reading this beauty. You are very inspiring.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Gedalya

10 Years Ago

Thank you, I hope to be writing some new material soon. Maybe I can continue to inspire. Thanks agai.. read more
Raw. Dark yet honest. Words defines the caliber of your mentality simply brillant.

Posted 10 Years Ago


This is a perfect example of how beauty can be captured from the internal void.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Gedalya

10 Years Ago

Thank you, my grey-matter was working swell at the time of writing this, lol I'd like to think of it.. read more

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I am a Professional Writer dipping my feet into the Indie world. This is my second account after a 2-year absence. I am very open & honest, but equally private. I'd like to see a new generation of wri.. more..

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