For Margaret

A jump a skip and a jig perhaps 
I shall steel myself and I will
Dance on her grave

Mystery no forgiveness as time has passed
But my promise made and I will
Dance on her grave

An oath made as a wilful young man
Older now yet still and I will 
quietly 
Dance on her grave
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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April 12, 2013 at 5:12 PM
I take it Margaret is not your favorite person. Thanks for your visit.
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