The Grand Old Duke of York

If you are of a certain age, you may remember a children's nursery rhyme about the Grand Old Duke of York, marching his men up and down a hill.

Well, here is ChatGPT's modern version.

The Not-So-Grand Duke of York

Oh the not-so-grand Duke of York,

He had a curious knack,

Of marching round the Palace halls

Then quietly marching back.

He summoned smiling ladies there

For tea and photo calls,

Then found himself retreating fast

From gilded Palace walls.

When he was up, he was up —

All medals, pomp, and show,

And when he was down, he was down —

With nowhere much to go.

And when he was halfway up the steps

With reputation torn,

He was neither hailed nor fully jailed —

Just “former” and forlorn.