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MAGNA CARTA : SONNET 186

Many a century ere -- in twelve fifteen --
One mighty king did humbly sign a paper,
Subjecting him to law, which did begin
The never-ending reign of the 'Great Charter'
Over the world, and till today, each tyrant,
Who did try to hold the fate of the people 
In their own hand, along with their each mutant,
Has been condemn'd to perish in the manacle 
Or be the hangman's sumptuous meal no flaw.
And the chariot of the Charter's running,
Bearing the victory flag of the Rule of Law,

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