I Have...

David Enrique Rodriguez 1972 (New York City)



I have crossed dry desserts, cut through thick jungles, trekked along wildernesses, and scaled high mountain peaks...only to be stopped by a small bump on the road.

I have conquered fertile lands, erected vast civilizations, brought stability to harsh territories, and made lasting alliances...only to be toppled by a small band of peasants.

I have suffered exotic illnesses, bitten by deadly insects, repelled infamous diseases, and withstood potent poisons of all kinds...only to be fallen fatality ill by a common cold.

I have been lusted after by beautiful women, lured young princesses, courted by powerful queens, and have gotten the attention of Aphrodite herself...only to fall in love with you.

About this poem

Written by a powerful king to a lowly common woman.

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Written on September 17, 2022

Submitted on September 17, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Scheme X X X X
Characters 707
Words 120
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 1

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