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To the Lady of Shallot

To The Lady Of Shallot The gallent woman of love You're a beloved dove; Enticed by a glamorous knight Left the tower to get his sight; Immortal love faded away Among the wispen willows faraway; He saw the beauty of pale face While you were rest in peace. Oh! poor lady of Shallot I caught a reflection It led me to an affection; A worrier in his attires Adorned with arms and laurels; Through the dark still shadows Beneath the silver moon and stars; I rowed to "Camelot" To be with my "Lancelot". Dear, my lady of Shallot He was at the quay Elated eyes were in play; With a warm embrace We started life the race; No more than three days I learned his dirty ways; He was in all Villain , thief and ghoul; It was my curse I wish I would pause; I was whipped , kicked and whacked Burnt with a hot iron on my thighs and back; rooted hair and nails out Punched my nose, it bled out; Kept me in brutality My child faced fatality; Her stiffed cold body buried in a deep lake muddy. Help me! the lady of Shallot That night was long and foggy Quiet and dark it could be; I awoke by feelings provoked Gathered my courage to hold the sword; Pierce each cell in his body Till I felt dizzy and giddy; Stepping over his ruthless blood I ran as fast as my legs fled. Mercy upon me! the lady of Shallot I got a hideout A broken mirror was found out; Solitary unkempt tapestry I solved the mystery; Fixed mirror gives illusory reflections I'll weave tapestry with new paragons; I forgot my tune I can't sing again I want to be alone here without pain. Forgive me! the lady of Shallot

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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