Monday, April 15, 2019

NaPoWriMo2019, Day 15

The prompt today is to write a poem in the form of a dramatic monologue.

The King's Mandate

Wake up, slaves!  Wake up!
Roust yourselves out of that bed!
Quickly I say!  Be swift
if you don't wish to lose your heads!

Into the kitchen with you!  Move!
I can tell I've been far too lenient.
You will prepare the food when I so command,
not when you think it is convenient!

The sun will be out soon!  Bestir yourselves!
You can hear the chiming of the clocks!
And after you have prepared my breakfast,
you can clean out the royal litter box! - Jeff Barnes

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