The Cazique

Written by C Hues

July 28, 2022

He promised all—delivered none 
Gregarious green, the snake hatched schemes
Like golden streams the lies did run
Pounds in his pocket from dead men’s dreams

The Cazique was quick and never caught
While thousands died—diseased, distraught
Here’s land for you that he will sell
If Karma’s real, he’s prince in hell 

CITATIONS

[1] “Napoleon.” History.com. Editors. Nov 9, 2009. Updated Sep 27, 2019. https://www.history.com/topics/france/napoleon. Based on a quote by Napoleon, “If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything , deliver nothing.”

[2] “The Con Man Who Invented His Own Country”. History.com. Evan Andrews. Oct 12, 2016. Updated Mar 4, 2019. https://www.history.com/news/the-con-man-who-invented-his-own-country