I went to see the movie Dunkirk. Curious about the history, I read a book to find out more. I learned about King Leopold of Belgium and thought it a bit of a sad story. The story filtered out into my daily writing exercise.
Pity Leopold the King
who learned while thick in war
that there is no winning.
The powers that be
advised Leopold the Third
“To save the country you must flee!”
But Leopold the King
chose to fight with his men
and stayed instead of running.
When the country fell
the enemy captured him
and he became a prisoner of hell.
Poor Leopold the King
being Germany’s prisoner
was not the final sting.
When it came to an end,
for his brave actions
the kingdom was taken again.
That Leopold the King
abdicated the throne for his country
he gave his all at saving.
The lesson here to learn
the reaction to bravery
sometimes leaves a burn.
Remember Leopold the King
whose name was tarnished
for doing a noble thing.
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