History of the World

loveless encounters and dynastic marriages
spacious apartments, ornate gilded carriages
absolute power’s diminishing thrill
princes, unscrupulous, vie for your will
still, if I’m pressed, I’ll admit to one thing
that on the whole, it is good to be king


Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2784877-Kings

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