The Key to the Universe

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I was once chosen to rule the world;
A great King came to my sleep.
He gave me the key to the universe
And said it was mine to keep

But now my Palace has gone corrupt;
My world has gone downhill.
I haven't yet found a solution
And I don't think I ever will.

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