by right of reason
and balm in courage
to this tired tale
I slap down the hurry
the mystic nostalgia
unseats her cindered slave
beauty slaughters her sheep
simplicity
so daring is her knave
to her empty eye
no left marcher bears the ring
so much deflated misery allows
her dependent to sing
and such Pirate to pause
wins all those who carry marked
hands
while acceptable means takes her
lover's lead back again
oh fine martyr of mystery
pray a plenty that you are able to pull
your grinning sword
for your hard won victory
ha!
can only cleanse the abuse you otherwise
can not afford
doubt, the colossal defense
all is bent in allegiance to tired discord
a brutal recompense.................
(April 14,1995)