Hello Matt,
I have been mulling this over since yesterday and wonder if this is a case of being invested an image/trope that just won’t fit. I am thinking of the throne. Even so you have some nice language going on with the wood decay. What about using heartwood instead of throne? You can still imply an arrogant royal chamber without the throne bit.
I think you have a start on the poem you want to express with some good language to play with,
Good luck on the work,
Cheers,
Barbara
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