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Desperate Desdemona


My daring, dashing Moor, how I adored you! 
And you loved me too! 
My darling, starling Moor, I wish you just knew
My passion was true! 

CHORUS:
Once your wife and your life, 
Why did you suspect me? 
My dear, wish you were here
Where there's no jealousy;

My dearest, fearless Man, I gave you my heart, 
I had you enshrined! 
Smiling, beguiling Man, we had a dream start, 
Who poisoned your mind? 

CHORUS:
Once your wife and your life, 
Why did you suspect me? 
My dear, wish you were here
Where there's no jealousy;

BRIDGE:
I was dead the moment you didn't trust me, 
You snuffed out my life with your jealousy, 
With evil doubts in your mind, you crushed me, 
So many killings and deaths senselessly !! 

CHORUS:
Once your wife and your life, 
Why did you suspect me? 
My dear, wish you were here
Where there's no jealousy... No jealousy!! 

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January 15, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Congrats on your winning work in this contest. Way to go. Sara K
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