Another unpublished draft. This one from January 25th, 2011
He wasn’t a great man, but he tried.
Years of dedication and caring service to his people.
He was king for a day. In that short revolution, he was responsible for the destruction of his empire.
He suffered a spell of humanity, and now his legacy is one that will only harbor feelings of hatred and bitterness among those who once loved him.
He wasn’t a great man, but he tried.