The Great Fire – My Burden

by Jack Stone aged 9

The fire is raging
the flames are high,
the houses are burning
lighting up the sky.

As I stand here in this hollow room
dread washes over me,
and I face doom.

The people are scared
and I know why,
it’s because of this devil
lighting up the sky.

I know I can’t leave
I can’t leave from here,
I have a responsibility
and I must show no fear.

For I am the king
King Charles in fact,
and as long as I rule
I must stay intact.

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