A Woman's Plea
*Villanelle style*
I ask of thee
O, man of God-
Leave me my name-
I have done no wrong-
So please spare me,
I ask of thee-
I am a woman and, alone, not strong,
But I condone no witchery-So please,
Leave me my name-
I have not stolen another’s belongings,
Nor have I been involved in adultery-
Forgiveness, of what crimes I may have done, is all
I ask of thee-
You want my last belonging
To be written down for memory
Of an innocent woman being accused-Please,
Leave me my name-
You tread upon
Me and only death you give me-
I ask of thee,
Leave me my name-
Copyright © Caitlyn Kramel | Year Posted 2016
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