For a Woman's Love
For a Woman’s Love
When you chose to walk away from me,
swaying those seductive hips,
hand in hand with my ‘trusted ally’,
you took with you something
more precious than pleasure.
When you chose to walk away from me,
did you consider what comes next?
Did you not see me on a rampage
of blood lust and bleeding honor?
Did you even spare a thought,
to the souls who wander
aimlessly in asphodel
because you chose to walk away?
When you chose to walk away from me
did you think that I would pine
or seek relief in self-inflicted death?
I saved my sword for better use,
to hunt and seek my full revenge.
That’s why I sought my allies’ help
according to the oath once sworn
by those who came from far and wide
to seek your hand in marriage.
How could I let the Prince of Troy
seduce, abduct and twist your mind
With devious words and flattery!
Because you chose to walk away from me,
I had to stand and watch my men fall.
They shed their precious blood,
for my unworthy cause,
slaughtered in the war,
between honor and lust.
And now that justice has been done
Revenge attained, your love regained,
We shall ride home to start afresh,
We, descendants of the gods…
Menelaus and Helen, Rulers of Sparta!
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Copyright © Angie Thomas | Year Posted 2016
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