Example Among Many
Example Among Many
Standing before a distraught spouse
It was about half past noon
Hearing heated words of strife
“I’m leaving you and very soon”
“Those sacred vows; I meant for life
But you broke that precious trust
I have been your faithful spouse
Never have I felt such disgust”
A week later at about noon
An emergency call came
One was dead in their bedroom
Soon the police knew who to blame
Quickly brought in shackles to court
Was found guilty by twelve peers
Beyond reasonable doubt
No one was elated, none cheered
“Your malicious actions are rife
Life without parole you’ll pay
For the murder of your spouse”
All there heard the trial judge say
Sitting in jail with time to think
Tears running down a worn face
A sad heart began to sink
Had lost more than one could replace
How many times must it happen
Over and over again
Atrocious deeds of passion
Causing much heartache and pain
Could this be a primeval curse
Consequence of Eden’s fall
Lingers to spoil human worth
Tainted history since mankind’s birth
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