The Prince
The prince
is so divined by rite of birth,
No merit
necessary, nor deserved;
Predestined
not to serve, but to be served
Irrespective
of foibles, fault or worth.
What
personal qualities should a prince show?
Those,
perhaps, that best define his station,
Daring!
Cruelty! Manipulation!
As promulgated
by Old Niccolo.
These media
days maybe it’s more vital
A public
prince should be wisely bidden
To keep such
characteristics hidden,
As exposure
could cost him his title.
But, should
monarchy, like the old Tsars, fall,
Capital will
just repossess it all.
D. A.
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