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First Clerihew

Qin Shi Huangdi

By Wen XiaoshengPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
First Clerihew
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Qin Shi Huangdi

Enrobed in ebony, son of three, father of a dynasty,

buried Confucian scholars, then buried under the feet of a terracotta soldier

Maybe if those black britches weren't too big for him, he'd be able to bury that time an assassin pursued him around a pillar.

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Wen Xiaosheng

I'm a mad scientist - I mean, film critic and aspiring author who enjoys experimenting with multiple genres. If a vial of villains, a pinch of psychology, and a sprinkle of social commentary sound like your cup of tea, give me a shot.

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    Written by Wen Xiaosheng