A Jester In Town

[imrogue]

Valued golds on display...
Holding your scepter as you sway.
Declared synopsis of the game...
Devalued pawns, for you...they are lame.

In your throne of deceit,
Puffing your chest with conceit.
Unwary travelers and spectators,
ohs and ahs to their predator.

Only I know what you have done.
Hiding behind some grand facade,
Up your sleeves some tricks for fools
From deck of cards juggled in a spool.

You see yourself with golden crown,
But, all I see is a jester in town.




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[MHenry]

Intriguing write, imrogue. I like. This is why people don't like strangers!

[imrogue]

Thank you for reading and for your comment!

[RhymeLovingWriter]

Ah yes imrogue - this is wonderful! Sending it back to the top of the queue! This is nearer the Shakespearean style of sonnet, correct? For some reason I've gravitated toward the other form, but this is equally demanding and you've done a fantastic job! Were you writing with someone 'particular' in mind here? The personage portrayed sounds very familiar as a national figure - or perhaps it was someone known personally to you?

My 'jester' sonnet is about a character in a story written by a poet at another site. The jester's name in his story is Casimir, and the poet's pen name is Harlequin. His tales are sometimes dark, but his writing style is serious silk.

[imrogue]

Thanks for reading and compliments and sending this to the top of the queue 😊. I wrote this not using any form just tried to use rhymes. I had no clue what forms out there until I joined the zone... And still not using them except if I feel the challenge when I feel inspired. 😊. Anyway, this one was written 3 months after my very first one in 2015. I wrote this about someone I encountered not long enough to be a friend.. lol But you are right, This piece may sound like it's pertaining to someone 'particular' to some people nowadays. Thanks again!

[AlexandratheLate]

I enjoyed the intrigue and how you executed this!!

[imrogue]

Thanks AtL! 😊 I am glad you like it!! 😊

[N. Y. Sonnet]

Like Alexandra said, great intrigue! The funny thing was that today, before RLW sent it to the top of the queue (where it deserves to be!) I had gone back through the first pages of this forum, and had read this poem. What a coincidence!

[imrogue]

Thanks for reading and for the compliments! 😊

[lunar glide]

wow imrogue! I'm happy this one resurfaced!

[imrogue]

Thanks for reading! 😊

[Tony Grannell]

Hello imrogue, You have drawn the curtains to reveal the jester and done so with poetic flair and a keen eye. A most enjoyable read. Very well done indeed. Regards, Tony.

[imrogue]

Thanks for reading,Tony! Im glad you enjoyed it!