Too big
Too bright
Dumb down
Or take flight
A peg here
A chunk there
Knocking out
That haughty air
Still shining
But not for long
Think you’re right
You’re oh so wrong
Only one king
Not two
Dumb down
Or you’re through
Light dimmed
Posture stooped
Voice lowered
Just for you
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