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 © | Year Posted 2022

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Leffanta Avatar
June 10, 2022 at 11:30 AM
Ah, but the religious call everyone "brother" . . . . Aloha!
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