The King of Fools

The diadem of nescience
He wore upon his head
And gems of ignorance
On his gown were spread

The King of Folly
The King of Fools
Who laughed and cackled
While wearing his jewels

Bracelets of carelessness
He wore with finesse

On his fingers were rings
Of forgetting things

Till in the end
He was penniless and broke
And instead of his finery
He wore a shabby old cloak