Uneasy the head, which wears a crown,
Fast: thoughts form, heart beats
Unsettled still, the mind frowns
Uneasy; the head which wears a crown,
In melancholy, it rarely drowns,
Yearning for monumental feats
Uneasy the head, which wears a crown
Fast. Thoughts form heart beats
Uneasy the head, which wears a crown,
I’m glad that I’m no king;
Tired of long battles, now grown
Uneasy; the head which wears a crown,
Courageous heart that’s rarely down,
Of strategies always thinking;
Uneasy the head, which wears a crown,
I’m glad that I’m no king.
Submitted To:
1. One Single Impression – #135 – Monument
2. Monday Poetry Potluck – Kings,Queens & Warriors
3. ABC Wednesday Round 7 – K for King
4. One Shot Wednesday @ One Stop PoetryImage from THIS SOURCE
Thanks so much for sharing your k post with us.
Donna – ABC Wednesday
thanks for reading, Donna 🙂
Great post for the day and I, too, am certainly glad that I’m not a king — or queen! Enjoy your week!
Sylvia
thank you very much, Sylvia.. enjoy your week as well! 🙂
Lovely Triolet!! 🙂 First time I have heard about this form. And what you say is very true. Nice poem for the K.
hi Nanka, many thanks! 😀 I read it at Nimue’s earlier this week and thought to give it a shot.. glad it came out fine! 🙂
Agree…”Uneasy the head, which wears a crown” or any other person in command.
Nice Poem!! 🙂 Loved the ease with which you have written this poem and highlighted all the woes of a King.
Have you been there, done that?? 😉
nah.. m no king, Rumz 🙂 just an amateur poet 😀 glad u liked the poem and the “ease” with which I’ve written it! 😉
I am glad I am no King either. That crown would be too heavy to bare or is it bear?
Great poem as usual.
lol.. its bear itself, Photo Wannabe 🙂 glad you liked the poem..!
I’m all for a Republic (although we are a Monarchy), so I’m right with you.
thanks RuneE 🙂 glad u liked it!
Great idea for the letter K. Being King is definitely not all that it’s cracked up to be. Not that I will ever have that worry being a common woman.
yeah, being King isn’t all that interesting perhaps.. too much weight on the head in addition to that bejeweled crown 😀
glad you liked the poem, Carver! 🙂
A crown that only fit for a King!
yep. very true, Willa 🙂
Leo, This reminds me of my “jack and jill” post last week – jack’s crown was jauntily askew! I like the way you constructed this poem and I most enthusiastically agree, “I’m glad that I’m no king.”
thanks very much, Amy 🙂 glad you liked the construction of the poem 😀
Great poem, and so true! What I understand about our royals is that they are very modern are freeer than their ancestors, but… they have to do a lot of things they don’t like, they have always to show a happy face and be civil to photographers. I am glad that I am not a royal either.
yep. so true, Wil.. lot under the face of a royal.. 🙂
glad you liked it, and thanks for stopping by!
Dear friend,
Words full of wisdom today, it’s a beautiful and impressive poem!
Thanks for sharing
Léia
thank you, dear Leia 🙂 glad you liked the poem..!
beautiful poem,
Glad you are no king,
Which is a good thing…
love the repetition,
Thanks for sharing it with poetry potluck!
thanks a lot, Ji 🙂 glad you’re not a queen too 😀 glad u liked the repetition in it!
wow…sweet.nice lovely and different..!!!
nice write up Leo..!!!
thanks very much, Ms. Meduri 🙂 glad u liked it..!
I like the repetition in this. Nice one.
thanks very much, Anthony sir! glad u liked the repetition, in the triolet! 😀
Enjoyed the repetition; it’s a device in poetry I’m most fond of. Thanks for sharing your work
Warmest Salad
Luke
yeah, and it is a device that a triolet needs 🙂 glad u liked the repetition, Luke.. my pleasure to share it! thank u.
I’d NEVER want to be the king. Or the President, for that matter.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
yeah, me too, Roger 🙂 no politics 😀
I’m glad I’m not a king…opps….queen I wouldn’t want to wear a crown either. Nice poem Leo.
hehe 😀 glad you liked the poem, Ann.. thank you for stopping by!
What an unusual poetic form. I had to read it several times to work out the system. Very clever.
yeah, the triolet sort of goes to different meanings in the repetitions, and the punctuations too 🙂 glad u liked the form, Rinkly..! thanks very much!
Good K post!
thank you, Tumblewords! 🙂
Oh to be the king there’s a cost. Nice poem.
yeah, heavy cost for sure, Tuberider! 🙂 glad u liked the poem..!
I have to agree Leo I am glad I am no King your mind never rests. This has a lovely flow to it , perfect for the Potluck Theme!
yeah, for sure, Amanda.. I made it keeping the Potluck theme in mind.. the others sort of fit in alongwith 🙂 glad u liked it, thanks! 😀
I love the unique perspective of your take on a king. I truly love this!
Mine is here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/when-i-leave-my-body/
thanks very much, Teresa 🙂 glad u liked it..!
and i am glad i am no king as well…for kings often fall…at least those that are mortal…nice one shot…
yeah, they most certainly do fall, Brian.. glad u liked it! 🙂
So much responsibility to wear a crown. I’m reading through the Bible this year and just finished reading I and II Kings… some were great, and good and compassionate….but most ruled in a very ungodly way.
I like the phrase “Uneasy the head that wears the crown…”
This is a wonderful peace of work…again you are the master with words.
yeah, lots of responsibility with being a king.. kindness, impartial, bravery… I think I’d rather be normal me 😀
glad you liked the poem, Wanda 🙂 thanks for the appreciation!
Fabulous composition.
thank you, Rajesh 🙂
Very nice.
I like how you overlap memes.
I meant it for one meme, the others sort of got in sync 😀 thanks Martha! 🙂
You did the King royal…I do not think I would make a very good leader…King or Queen…for everyday would be holiday….Great one shot…bkm
yeah, for sure, Mackie 🙂 glad you liked the one shot 😀 thank you for reading..!
A labyrinth of wordplay—love the repetition, but what struck me more was the variation of punctuation and the layering. Thanks for sharing with One Shot!
thank you very much, Adam 🙂 yeah, the punctuation sort of gives the repetition varied meanings as well 😀 glad u liked the labyrinth of wordplay! 🙂
the repetition here makes for wonderful reading..! the punctuation as well, adds another perspective to it! nice poem!
thank you very much, RJW 🙂 glad you liked it.. yes, it does add another perspective to the poem for sure!
I enjoyed this piece…the repetition and the matter-of-fact way the statements are presented. A pleasure to read.
thanks very much, Tracy 🙂 glad u liked the poem and found it a pleasurable read! 🙂
I love the repetition – it makes the reader feel the weight of that position of crown bearer.
No easy task – you conveyed that so well.
Thanks for sharing with One Shot
Moon smiles
thank u very much, Moon 🙂 glad u liked the repetition 🙂 glad to share it with One Shot!
The repetition was something else…never heard of this form before my talented friend. I enjoyed the read so much!! xx
thank you, Amanda 🙂 you’re very talented too 😀 glad u liked the triolet..!
What a great post, you talented blogger!!
thanks very much, Mar! 🙂
King of The Blog Leo, Beautiful Crown Post. You Deserve The Crown. F Cube And 1M Too 🙂 🙂
thanks Fcube girl 😀 I mean, Creativity 😉 glad u liked the poem..!
I am posting a king of a different kind. The king of the Australian bush. The kookaburra bird.
wow. thats nice, Ann Chin 😀
Hail the King XD~wonderfully written =P
yeah.. hailing hailing, Riika 😀 glad u liked it! 🙂
Inspired:-)
thank u very much, Jabblog! 🙂
Inspired 🙂
thank you very much, Jabblog! 🙂
Me too! 🙂 I liked it! 🙂
thank you very much, River..! 😀 glad u liked it..!
its’ beautiful….. so glad I’m not a queen too..lol..
ABC Wednesday here
thanks Vernz 🙂
wow.. so glad I’m not a queen…. great K info…
ABC Wednesday here
glad you liked it, Vernz 🙂
Great work!
the middles makes it
many thanks, Gautami 🙂
So very true…there’s always the down side of everything…and having all that responsibility would be an almost unbearable weight.
yeah, very much unbearable, Talon..! thanks n glad you liked it..!
The triolet worked well for this subject and the repetition sound almost like an encantation. Well done. Thanks, Gay @beachanny
yes, it sure did, Cannon.. 🙂 glad u liked the incantation poem..!
Wow! Four submissions in one!
(Way to multi-task!)
Yes, everybody thinks they’d like to be king of the world – giving orders, etc – but few consider the weight of the crown.
Nice One Shot (etc, etc, etc), Leo!
yeah, few only do that, Eric.. the weight can be overburdening in the end! glad u liked the One Shot (etc, etc, etc)! 😉
yes– wonderful. It reads wonderfully aloud! xxxj
thanks very much, Jenne 🙂 glad u liked it! 😀
ek teer se 2 nishaan suna tha 😛
ye chaar nishaan kaise maara 😀 😀
awesome poetry as always… 😀
the repetition adds a rhythm to the poem..
but ye triolet kya hia :O
funda nai samja.. research karna padega 😐
no use researching 😛 u turn to frogs at the last minute again Meghu 😀 😉 glad u liked the repetition n words 🙂
very creative combination of themes!
Thanks for visiting me 🙂
loveNlight
Gabi
thanks very much, Gabi 😀 glad u liked it.
We are gathering to pray for our region and upcoming municipal elections..
now “uneasy the head that wears a crown” will echo in my prayers.
hmm.. hope a good clean election then, Firefly 😀
Superb poem. I wouldn’t want that responsibility either!
thanks AJ 🙂 glad u liked it..!
..me as well – wouldn’t want to be a king – too much responsibilty – too less real power nowadays…
like how you start the stanzas …uneasy the head…great flow
thanks Claudia 🙂 the repetition is part of the triolet form.. glad it worked out fine! 😀
I’ll be the humble servant any day rather than king (or queen)! nice poem… Heartspell
yeah.. likewise for sure, Heartspell 🙂
wow! great one!
hanks, Magic Eye 🙂
A poor man sure has fewer worries than the king!!
I liked the repetition you’ve used! Really adds to the effect! Excellent poem, Leo! Well said!
Thank you for sharing it with Poetry Potluck along with One Shot! Smartly done 🙂
You rock!!!!!
thanks Kavi 🙂 the repetition is part of the triolet form itself.. glad you liked the repetition and my wordplay.. for sure, a poor fella has lesser worries.. 🙂
pleasure is all mine to share with the Potluck gang! 😀
Your pen have got a great power.. I am sure you are the King of Poems..
–Someone Is Special–
King of Poems? 😮 nah, not even a prince, SiS 🙂 glad you liked it..!
excellent thoughts !!
PS : grown and crown do not rhyme 😉
thanks Nim 🙂
PS: I’m not that pro yet 😉 have to learn..!
Glad you are not a king Leo. But just think how will King Leo sound?
A good piece.
King Leo…? 😮 already sounds weighty, Harshadji 🙂 glad u liked the piece!
This is good one Leo.. don’t know but currently I am reading the Prince.. and have feeling what you have written.. It’s good not to be a king..or for that matter a prince.. Life as is it is gifted is beautiful.. thanks Leo..
yeah.. good to be just a normal person with not much weight on head or shoulders! 😀 glad u liked the poem, R’ji! 🙂
I have not seen this particular form of poetry before…nice effort!!!! And, I’m glad I’m not a king either. Thank you for visiting my Potluck offerings. :))
thanks for returning the visit, Eaton 🙂 n for loving the poem.. its my first attempt at Triolet as well 😀
excellent take on the prompt Leo- I really enjoyed that poem!
glad u liked it, Patti 🙂 thanks for stopping by!
I also wrote one about the King, Queen and Warriors for the Poetry Potluck and enjoyed reading this one.. its really interesting to see how you have used a common phrase to base your poetry on and then devlop it from there…
Very nice..
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Om Namah Shivaya
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thanks Shahsi 🙂 glad u liked the poem..
very true. i too dont want to wear a crown. its too much of a burden.
yeah.. too much head weight for sure, Trisha 🙂
Wonderful poem! It’s like a jeweled crown in words! (And very wise thoughts in it too.)
‘Even a cat can look at a king!’
Purrs
Sara Cat
Sara Cat’s K-words [abcW7]
thanks very much, Sarah 🙂 glad you liked it! 😀
To to a technical error I am letting my Mommie/Mummy send till comment:
Dear Leo,
Wonderful poem! It’s like a jeweled crown in words! (And very wise thoughts in it too.)
‘Even a cat can look at a king!’
Purrs
Sara Cat
Sara Cat’s K-words [abcW7]
hi Anna/Anna’s mom, thanks for stopping by and sharing those nice words 🙂 glad you liked my poem..!