Gravely Mistaken
There was a man that lived they said
his whole life in grief and dread
A fool who did but once entwine
in his arms a maiden fine
Love for those in stories told
of how this legend would unfold
This lass on many a night
did leave her husband’s loving sight
To a cottage in the town
she would sneak without a sound
Inside a fire warm and glowing
secret shadows flames were throwing
Two alone they thought they were
until her husband did appear
Vengeance burned inside his chest
as the dagger pierced her breast
Dying words she did utter
“You jealous fool he’s my brother”
Copyright © Barbara Steiner | Year Posted 2022
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