the frog king

Standing here upon my terrace,
looking deep into the night,
I cannot tell the length and breadth
of the kingdom over which I rule.

I am king o’er all I see
I cannot see beyond the rail
but in the distance subjects cheer
as I speak forth and am proved a fool

Even so, their cries grow louder
I speak the thoughts I cannot say
to anyone but those who live
and work around the reflecting pool