I Flee From Thy Spell

Together forever, at cost It is time I knew why all’s lost As one we were, so calm, so gay Then destroyed, our loyalty tossed If only you’d loved her that way Melody’s heart crushed, she your prey Even gone, her longing hasn't seized Thy furtive spell lingers today Crushing life from her, you it pleased As she shed tears, sorrow released This doom that I now feel took her Enraging jealousy unleashed Familiar path, a smell of myrrh I run away knowingly sure You made hell a realization Bound to eternal void we were We looked East, my recollection The morning star’s emanation Will give powers, you promised three Where’s thy cure and salutation? Written 5/30/22 Rubaiyat Contest Hosted by Sotto Poet Honorable Mention