An Ode Triplet

DAVID+BATHSHEBA-AN ODE
Desire filled his face,
it lingered like perfumeof love,there was no trace

Passion welled within,
deceit fuelled by need-
this fire turned to sin

Lust failed to satisfy,
though power reigned supreme-
their child,stlll was to die
 full story @2sam 11/12
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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