False Kings

So you wish to be a king?

First, there’s something you must know…

How not to be a king is written down below.

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A king is not a bully

The kingdom cannot be sullied

So be careful of who you hurt

Because hallowed ground will quake

To the sound of shallow crowns

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For when blood is spilt

You might just drown

On the moral spirit

Of laboured conscience

On which your walls are built

You’ll find within the cold of stone, eyes will start to form

To watch the fall of doctrines told

Your lies will tear them down

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Betray the words of promises sworn

And find no help to be found

Bounding songs of rebellions born

Will serenade a throne of sorrow

With the words of sirens sung

Of stolen votes and broken hope

Which fall upon the death of ears

Fate will not be kind

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So be careful of the truth you sow

The delusion of grandeur self-imposed

You’ll find no kingdoms for you to borrow

Only the growth of lies exposed

So reign your fields with seeds of greed

And prepare yourself to starve

Because there are no kingdoms left to steal

And no kings of hollow hearts

Only kingdoms that fall apart.

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© Simon George 2026. All Rights Reserved.

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