The Cursed Crown

A poem about an unwilling monarch.

By Madison "Maddy" NewtonPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read

Must I rule the world?

These blue gems adorn my chains–

stone, and mortified.

heartbreak

About the Creator

Madison "Maddy" Newton

I'm a Stony Brook University graduate and a communications coordinator for the NYS Assembly. Writing is one of my passions, and Vocal has been a great creative outlet for me.

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A poem about an unwilling monarch.

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