All Hail Hypocrisy

The King conquered all, his lands to increase,

Then said, “Now I am old, let there be peace.”

The old King waged wars, spilled rivers of blood,

Then said, “All nations choose brotherly love.”

The King gathered treasures to fill his horde,

Then said, “Let honest work be your reward.”

The King spilled blood for the sake of a girl,

Then said, “Jealous love will make thee a churl.”

The King drank and smoked, spread filthy disease,

Then said, “Live clean, let our healthcare be eased.”

The King lied and sleazed, did every misdeed,

Then said, “Follow a more virtuous creed.”

And now it is done, the old King is dead,

A new King comes, to spill rivers of red.