Dark surreal tales: The King's Court
The King's Court
The king sits on his throne, A wise and old man, He seeks peace for his realm, But betrayal is all around.
The courtiers whisper and scheme, Their words are full of lies, They plot to overthrow the king, And seize power for themselves.
The king knows of their treachery, But he cannot act, He is surrounded by enemies, And he has no one to trust.
The king's court is a place of darkness, Where lies are the only truth, And betrayal is the order of the day.
The king's heart is heavy, He knows that his days are numbered, And that his realm will soon be lost.
But he will not give up without a fight, He will defend his kingdom to the last, And he will die for his people, If that is what it takes.
The king's court is a place of despair, But the king's heart is full of hope, He believes that even in the darkest of times, There is always light to be found.
