kingdom for a crown

there are those in this world, dear,
who would not hear of love,
who would throw the masses to the dogs
to give their dog a meal, to put some more
food on the table. if you’re able
to see them for what they are, then count
yourself lucky, and if not
just never allow yourself to be counted
among their growingly greedy numbers.
for you are a kingdom, dearer than
the heavens, and you’re spinning this way
and that, with no idea where you’ll wind up.
there are those who would not see this, or
would not believe. but you are
a kingdom, dearest, and there are still
some of us who would never in our lives
make the sad mistake of trading
a kingdom for a crown.