The king’s dog died. Such a good doggie
Only the best of dogs could be.
The king called all his court together
To hear the doggone eulogies.
Marquises, countesses, earls and barons,
The many soldiers, servants as well,
All tried to get in good with his Majesty
At that top dog’s funeral.
A regal tear fell on the bier.
Then one tear each
From all that high-born retinue.
The servants, too.
The jester spun a rap to cheer his master:
Dogs, Sire, you sure have, as many as you please,
But where will you find another like this doggie,
The best of any of these?
The king grew stern. So did his retinue.
Courtiers, servants, all together
Hanged the jester, as his due
For smirching that good doggie. The best, ever.
(Jonas Aistis)
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