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BEING KING
In the streets, I am king
Off the root, I shoot as one akin
To the hail, the storm, the dust, the rain
All the makeup of this place I've lived through.
On this land, I've bowed, kow-towed
Dropping the knees, picking the grains.
Stretched, wretched, my muscle and reins
Building up amidst the blood.
I can be king for I have slain
The fears, the tears through the years.
Power-hungry, crown-snatching,
I lay my hold and feet on them all.
I am king,
I am adored, envied, and plotted against
Twisted tongues, rolling eyes, fist in punch,
They come for the throne.
Though on their knees, they build muscle for the upheaval.
I know, I see the signs, the movements;
They were mine,
My acts to rise and so,
I brace myself, my crown for the fight.
I am king, for now,
Even tomorrow.
Subjects loyal and treacherous,
hair standing, heart beating outside its box,
My reign will keep them on their toes.
© prandyada
Off the root, I shoot as one akin
To the hail, the storm, the dust, the rain
All the makeup of this place I've lived through.
On this land, I've bowed, kow-towed
Dropping the knees, picking the grains.
Stretched, wretched, my muscle and reins
Building up amidst the blood.
I can be king for I have slain
The fears, the tears through the years.
Power-hungry, crown-snatching,
I lay my hold and feet on them all.
I am king,
I am adored, envied, and plotted against
Twisted tongues, rolling eyes, fist in punch,
They come for the throne.
Though on their knees, they build muscle for the upheaval.
I know, I see the signs, the movements;
They were mine,
My acts to rise and so,
I brace myself, my crown for the fight.
I am king, for now,
Even tomorrow.
Subjects loyal and treacherous,
hair standing, heart beating outside its box,
My reign will keep them on their toes.
© prandyada
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