He was a control freak
of that there’s little doubt.
His very reign is built
upon that very topic.
He was willing to share the spotlight
but only on his terms.

Was he great because of this impulse
or despite it?
I don’t know
but I want to be as independent
as he.
I want to live free
in my own country
of which I am royalty.

If I could grow up
to be half as in control
as the prince
capable of living without influence
making my own choices
in absolute isolation…

I would do it?