30 Pieces of Silver
A daughter’s heart reflects virtue
Pure as gold and just as true
Her father’s words, both stern and cruel
Her debt of love, she’ll pay in full
Discussions find the going rate
Third parties tie a knot of fate
Her family leaders wine and dine
The purest pearls are cast to swine
Betrayed by those she’s grown to trust
Her heart grows cold, emotions rust
A poison spreads within her soul
It’s madness vying for control
It’s said the dogs that bark don’t bite
Yet cornered mutts still hold that right
Like pupas breaking through the crust
A hidden dagger’s borne to thrust
The vengeance sworn must be repaid
Her smiles luster hides the blade
And all of those who stained her life
Will not escape the coming knife
Copyright © Edward Schmitz | Year Posted 2021
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