The Jest

To soften edges of misrule
I pledge to play fool
As hearts swell with glee
Pain festers, none see me
Amidst fake smiles,
While poison blackberry
Infuses the royal tea

Inspired by this prompt from Kathy Jacobs, for Chalkboard:

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