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“The king wrote a poem,” she began, her voice trembling. “It was filled with
vague
expressions—sun, moon, stars, beautiful sky—but it made no sense. When he tried reciting it to his ministers, they all avoided him, making excuses. It was late evening when he came to me, seeking an audience.”
Summary in Bullet Points
- The king has written a poem, but the queen finds its expressions vague . vague = unclear
- The ministers avoid listening to the poem and make excuses.
- The king finally goes to the queen late in the evening to recite it to her.
