Iron Dick

April 30, 1583, Richard ('Iron Dick' or 'Richard in Iron') Burke, first husband of the Irish chieftain and pirate, Granuaile (Grace O’Malley), died.

One of many themes discussed
by hoi polloi and upper crust
is whether life is ever just.
I, like most, remain nonplussed.
The Bard himself has put it thus:
"Golden lads and girls all must,
As chimney-sweepers, come to dust."
Perhaps. And even Iron Dicks, I trust,
As all things ferrous, come to rust.
PW

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