Lives were not worth a penny

Under the shadow of Tyrants

Dictators, tyrants, and evil rulers,

Made life a living hell for many,

Their lives were not worth a penny.

In history, there were times of new beginnings,

A renaissance of minds, industry, and the arts,

Which enriched humanity in its culture and social parts.

There were the ages of great men and women,

They walked the corridors of power and might

They had great vision, with insight and foresight.

It seemed that the ages of tyrants would never end,

But, for them, it did end without a family or friend.