The Royal Musings: A Continuation of Alexander A. Milne's 'If I Were the King



If only I were King of Rome,
I'd build a grand and mighty dome.

If only I were King of China,
I'd rule with wisdom and serena.

If only I were King of India,
I'd trade with all the world and see ya.

If only I were King of Russia,
I'd make the coldness warm and lush-ya.

If only I were King of England,
I'd be the ruler and the darling.

But alas, I am just a man,
With dreams of being a King, and that's grand.

About this poem

The poem "If I Were the King" by Alexander A. Milne serves as a playful musing on the possibilities and whims of power. Mawphniang Napoleon's continuation of this work is a masterful exercise in introspection and self-reflection, delving into the psyche of the individual who yearns for the trappings of kingship

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Written on January 15, 2023

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 14, 2023

Modified on May 04, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AA BB BC BC XX XX
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 413
Words 103
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

Mawphniang Napoleon

Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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