The King of Time
Selected poems by Richard Lighthouse, 52 pages.
the king of time
my coronation shall be a splendid affair
of unbroken clocks in need of repair
golden carriages will lead the parade
curtsy and bow for the grand charade
by throne and by crown release the sands
unswear allegiance to ticking hands
now thatwe've crossed the mayan line
all hail, all hail the king of time
if glory is greater than ignorance bliss,
in the queen of pendulum's final kiss
only big ben is grinning now
with speed of light, we make a vow
to dance by the grace of a magic moon
let daylight saving enjoy its june
with casual clocks, drink this wine
all hail, all hail the king of time
so tuck this hour inside your pocket
wander to stars in a shooting rocket
dearest einstein would role in his grave
relating the minutes he could not save
by royal decree, i hearby rule
time is a jester, and we are the fools
on a feast of hours, we now dine
all hail, all hail the king of time
2012