An Emperor Without Clothes
around the palace
walks the emperor
cluelessly clothed in
his birthday suit
goodness gracious!
how can that be?
he has two pairs of eyes, doesn't he?
avert your own, poor children...
look away!
please, look away!
ouch, the eyes, they hurt...
they hurt to fixate;
akin to a staring contest with the sun!
his ever-present minions
couldn't be more disinclined...
to persuade him
to put some clothes on.
since they seem unwilling,
guess who does the honors?
yes, emperor, you're indeed naked!
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Date written: 04/30/2023
Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2023
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