The Shame of Robespierre

Perry

In Parisian squares, she chopped.

away to quell her sinful mob,

while angels graced the lurid mist

and frowned upon her justice,

whose crowd regaled with rotting fruits,

as cheered her fatal razor.

For heartless in that leaden gloom

stood Mariah tall and keen.

Then haunted Robespierre did weep,

lain on her breasts to pray, but fair

she was, and sharp she came to wrest

him from his duty.

 

  • Author: Perry (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 17th, 2023 14:56
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Comments2

  • David Wakeling

    I read this twice but nothing is explained.I think it has something to do with Marie Antoinette but there isn't any meaning here.

  • orchidee

    He had a ghastly time before his end, and at his actual end. A monster.

    • Perry

      Hi orchidee,
      Yes, "ghastly" is the perfect descriptor for Robespierre throughout his reign of terror and, finally, his demise at the hands of his favorite justice server.



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