The Great Mistake

by Duncan Jones

The beloved royal family

Was overthrown from one within

But the new king never settled in

Could never finally win

The coup was clever, organized

And carried-out so well

But in short time he’d lose his prize

He’s now another one that fell

Of the conquered, fallen royals

Each was sentenced to the rope

But would rise the kingdom's people

Filled with fire, full of hope

For before it all had ended

A great mistake by the new king

In attempting to gain favor

He let the fallen princess sing

And that’s when it was over

That's where everything went wrong

Now legends, tales told in the streets

Are the stories of her song

A song sung often in their homes

And sung the way they speak

A common tune the kingdom knew

Meant to calm and heal the weak

Unwavering, her voice sailed on

She refused to show them fear

She never got to be their queen

But their love for her was clear

Alone and stronger than an army

She became their rally cry

And when the new king lost the throne

No one wondered how or why

So while his new crown didn't last

He is remembered for one thing ...

When mistakes are made the people say, "It's ok!

It's not as if you let the princess sing!”