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The Unwritten Crown: Verse of the Vanquished

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This is the story true story of an old Man that I knew who was very dear and precious to Me. He was the illegitimate Son of the To uler of a Great Powerful Country .He escaped the Nazi Death Camps by being smuggled into America in a pickle barrel at the age of 22 at the turn of the century in the late 1800s. I know his true story because his children and grandchildren didn't care. Sadly He died on Thanksgiving Day 1977 at the age of 108 years old. I will honour His memory by telling his story. His name was Mihail Josef ( His name was later changed at Immigration when He became a citizen)

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  1. 13Thanksgiving's Solemn Peace: The Final BreathChapter 13 marks the poignant conclusion of Mihail Josef's extraordinary life, a life spanning over a century, culminating on a quiet Thanksgiving Day in 1977. The chapter opens with Mihail in his final moments, the narrative focusing on the peaceful, almost ethereal atmosphere surrounding his passing. The setting is his home, imbued with the quietude of a holiday that often signifies family, reflection, and gratitude. The irony of his passing on Thanksgiving, a day of abundance and togetherness, will be subtly noted, highlighting the solitary nature of his ultimate journey. The focus will be on the gentle transition from life to death, emphasizing the culmination of his long and arduous journey. Mihail's physical frailty will be contrasted with the enduring strength of his spirit, which even in his final breaths, carries the weight and wisdom of his extraordinary life. The narrative will depict the scene with a profound sense of reverence and peace. The author's voice will be present, not as an active participant, but as a quiet observer, bearing witness to this final, sacred moment. The chapter will convey the sense that Mihail is finally at peace, that the long struggle for survival, for recognition, and for inner reconciliation has reached its natural, tranquil conclusion. The age of 108 will be emphasized as a testament to his resilience and his will to live, a life that spanned eras and witnessed monumental historical shifts. The passing will be depicted as a natural, dignified end to an exceptional existence. The author will reflect on the significance of this moment, marking the end of an era and the closing of a life story that is about to be revealed. The narrative will convey a sense of closure for Mihail's journey, while simultaneously signaling the beginning of his story's dissemination to the world. The author's deep love and respect for Mihail will be palpable in the tone and language used to describe his final moments. The visual descriptions will be serene and contemplative: soft light filtering into the room, the quiet stillness of a household at rest, Mihail's peaceful expression. The soundscape will be minimal – the gentle rhythm of his breathing, perhaps the distant sounds of the Thanksgiving holiday, fading into a profound silence. The chapter's emotional arc will be one of solemn peace, quiet dignity, and a profound sense of closure. The core theme will be the natural culmination of a long and extraordinary life, the peaceful release from earthly struggles, and the symbolic significance of his final moments. The chapter will end with Mihail's last breath, a profound stillness settling over him. The world has lost a remarkable individual, an unacknowledged prince whose journey was a testament to the human spirit. His life has concluded, but the story of Mihail Josef is poised to begin, the 'unwritten crown' now ready to be revealed through the author's dedication.
  2. 21A Young Boys love for His MotherMihail was sent to be raised by a Noble Family who was made the Kings Royal Carriage Maker.He was raised on hundreds of acres in a large hunting lodge which included a horse farm. gifter by the King.He grew up in fiber and was made to carry on a Military tradition if being sent to Military school at 5 years of age Mihail rarely saw the family who raised Him only being allowed to be home for holidays.Hevwaa sent far away to a cold ,uncaring school were being beaten and dowsed in cold tubs of ice water as punishment. One day He heard that the woman who raised him was horribly ill so Mihail without saying anything walked for several days I'm the bitter European winter just to be by her side.Ulong arrival the man who raised him beat him until he bled saying such foolish brought Shane upon the Royal Family and to them.He was immediately sent back to the school to face punishment and to graduate.
  3. 22Falling in love with a Peasant Girl( the beginning of the end of His life in Austri-Hungary)Andrew the man who raised Mihail forbade His association with anyone of lower stays and that included a tone who worked on the estate and horse ranch. One day as Mihail was riding through the village on one of the Lippizan Stallion. A young peasant girl caught his eye She was beautiful with gypsy features ,very shy and obedient. Her own Father forbade Her to speak to the higher class ..but they couldn't help the sex and would meet in secret. Her name was Anna . She was 9 years younger than Mihail.
  4. 23Things went from forbidden to dangerous...One day Mihail went to meet with Anna but some of the Kings men were there instead.. Anna was been taken away and forcibly sent to Family in a place called Pennsylvania in America. Mihail's rebellious nature Was ignited and He joined a group to overthrow the King and take His rightful place of.power. one evening in the local tavern Mihail's friends came and warned him of a plot to kill everyone of the rebels. . Andrew confronted Mihail and demanded to know if what He had heard about the rebels but Mihail said only one thing..I'm leaving..I'm going to find Anna. Andrew was furious and slapped him across his face so hard that it bled You will do no such thing. You stay here and manage the estate and horse farm. Mihail snuck out that night and with the help of his companions( one in particular Named Bela) hid Mihail and by doing so risked their lives.
  5. 24Bela..The Orthodox Priests Son.. His secret Childhood FriendBela was a mischievous young man who would get into mischief and have fun with Mihail.No one realized that the 2 of them would have to leave their homeland There is one fun incident that Mihail and Bela were caught by Belas Father. Those 2 imps went and put cow manure on the bell ropes.. oh was Belas Father angry and both were punished As Mihail grew and with Anna in America there was only one thing bro do..He must find a way to get to America with no one knowing.. the day came and He was snuggled in a ship in of all things a pickle barrel.
  6. 25Episode 25The search for Mihail and His great escape
  7. 26The Royal Cover UpThe after math of what happened and the shame brought upon the Families and the village
  8. 27The RebelsWhat became of the rebels ( except for Bela)
  9. 28Ellis IslandAs the ship pulled into the harbour waiting on the wharf were Mihail's distant family members who left Austria Hungary to make a new unrestricted life...
  10. 29Off to New Castle Pennsylvania and the iron works...Learning a new trade as an iron worker.. The first taste of Freedom and a first paycheck of His own hard earned money..
  11. 30Joining the American Army and becoming a citizenThis was now something of which to be proud...
  12. 31After the Army Mihail heard news that brought great joy to his broken heart.....Anna. His relatives found Anna and she also was longing for Mihail...Now He was finally home...
  13. 32Married life ,8 children and Hammermill Paper CompanyA new family brought joy but sadness came when 5 year old Friedrich was riding his tricycle on the front porch ,,he went to fast flipped over the railing and down the stairs breaking his neck and crushing his skull
  14. 33As the years and decades passed the grey clouds of WW2 loomed over the world. Sons were horribly injured and sadness came in ol ing Abbas health..She had advanced Cancer and a very weak heart. The 5th son made things much worse He was the favourite and could do no wrong.One day Anna asked Eugene to please patch the soaking tub as it had a leak..Eugene put off doing this off went fishing didn't tell anyone and filled the tub with water and put the fish in the tub. Ge left the house to be with friends.While Eugene was not home Anna went to the basement and not knowing that the tub had not been repaired plugged in the cloth chord of the washing machine and was electrocuted to death. Everyone said amongst themselves that Eugene killed Anna. No one did anything because Eugene could do no wrong
  15. 34Another sad patch for MihailThe decision of what to do with Donald who was a change of life baby had Downs Syndrome and as was the tradition of the time off went Donald to a home in Altoona was Special Needs Children. and there He died alone at age 50.
  16. 35Mihail became foreman at Hammermill..Everyone lived Mihail..they called Him Mike or Whitey because if His white blonde hair. One day a large group of men gathered all of the workers and told them they were forming a Union and put Zmihail in charge
  17. 36Pardon the interruption but something horrible happened during WW2.Mihail through his distant relatives kept in touch with the family who raised them as their own..one day the communications stopped. All packages and letters were returned to America with the word deceased on them..Andrew and the family died in concentration camps and their estate and farm confiscated by Hitlers Regine.
  18. 37Mihail tried to let His children know of his former life and familyYou're a crazy old man You belong in a asylum they would say. This broke Mihail's heart. The only joy after retirement was painting beautiful murals and planting all of the flowers at the local amusement park
  19. 38There were only 2 people plus Mihail Himself who believed him...One day out of loneliness Mihail met a much younger woman named Helen who was the daughter of a former co-worker at Hammermill. ..He married Helen for companionship and to help her by adopting her unborn son.. once again He had someone to care for and care about him... Mihail's grown children shunned their adopted brother just as they had their own brother Donald
  20. 39Mihail's children never accepted HelenNo one will take Our Mother's place they declared...
  21. 40Helen knew and trusted AnyAny accepted and lived Helen. As Mihail aged and His health worsened Helen asked Amy's Family vti bring her to be by Mihail's side and listen about his childhood promise Me that when the right time comes tell the world the Prince lived to be an old man in a new world. Promise Ne You will tell the world about Me. I trust You. You look like Ny Anna as a young girl in the old country.
  22. 41His Highness died 2 weeks laterAs time went by Amy remembered Her promise and one day She received a phone call .Amy it's Helen. I met a wonderful man named Ralph please come to be a witness. Amy did and out of great respect for Mihail bout 36 rises in a rainbow of colours like he used to do for her years ago This was the true story of the illegitimate heir to the throne and I am that Amy.

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