The Cake Burner

A poem that has been described as historico-simplistic, but then historical revisionism should be both fun and slightly vexing to those who think history is a serious subject for study.

Category

Poems about life and death

Sub-category

Funny biographical poems

Author

A Stitch In Time

Ping! King Alfred opened the oven door
To reveal nine perfect cakes.
Oh, what a difference to history
A kitchen timer makes.

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