Ludwig II

poem by: Martyn Grindrod
Written on Apr 05, 2017

Ludwig ii 

A Bavarian King with no bone bad 
A Bavarian King introverted not mad 
A king who lived life by night 
A king who stayed out of sight

The Swan king was his given name 
from Bavarian bloodstock he came Maximilians Death took away his youth
On throne pomp splendoured and couth

Peer pressure never kneel
Twas Opera Ludwig did feel 
Richard Wagner was his one true love 
Ludwig fitted Wagner hand in glove

A queen, A queen the Bavarians did wish 
Lovestruck Elsa dry eyes diminish
Conformity died during Ludwigs reign 
His sexuality showed no shame

Lake Starnberg scene of demise
Mystery death .Murder or boat capsize
The King ,The King long live the King 
Life lived how he chose leaving no offspring

thank you




















 

Tags: sad, love, rhyme, deep, confused,

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Christopher Russon commented:
Really good poem Martyn.Nice too bring him too light.
Cecilia Crasto commented:
It is sad, but he lived his life the way he wanted to...very well penned Martyn.
Frank Hornby . commented on Feb 25, 2018 at 2:02pm
Intriguing poem Martyn.......

 

 

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