The unjust tyrant oppressor
Is worse than cruel murderer.
Sceptered tyrant exacting gold
Is "give" of lanced robber bold.
Spy wrongs daily and do justice
Or day by day the realm decays.
The king shall wealth and subjects lose
If his sceptre he dares abuse.
Groaning tears caused by tyrant's sway
File the royal wealth away.
Glory endures by sceptre right
Without it wanes the royal light.
Dry like the earth without rainfall
Is graceless king to creatures all.
To have is worse than having not
If ruler is unjust despot.
The sky withdraws season's shower
If the king misuses his power.
The six-functioned forget their lore
Cows give less if kings guard no more.
CRUEL TYRANNY
