Image: The King
Source: Wikimedia Commons (here)
A measure of strength
Design of character laced
with regal bearing
Reminiscent of tussle
for power typifying
kings of yesteryears
Pompous appearance
on the podium of honor
befitting stature
Written for Leo's Haiku Heights #263 with prompt - measure
a very take of this prompt.Elvis Presley, down memory lane.
ReplyDeleteTook me a long way back and immeasurable the accolades he received!!
ReplyDeleteGreat personality in his field!!
he had such great hits
ReplyDeletethe king was def unique...and flew in the face of many a thing at the time...and he capture the hearts and minds of a time....nice take on the king hank...
ReplyDeleteHe did give off a pompous stature, in a good way though.
ReplyDeleteElvis had a measure of strength, but in the end, he proved to be weaker than many.
ReplyDeleteFive Measures
Well, I'm honourably lost
ReplyDeleteYes, I think I see what they have in common. Nice idea.
ReplyDeleteLong live the King! And long live Rock & Roll.
ReplyDeleteYou have a ice day and keep a song in your heart.
Lee.
Unfortunately 'The King' also had a measure of weakness that was his undoing!
ReplyDeleteSadly somewhere down the line, his strength turned the double edged sword...Nice take on the prompt.
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