The Fall of Salem III (The Last Offense)

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    The Fall of Salem III (The Last Offense)

    He mourns in weakness and thinks better of his candlelight vigil . . .
    A torturous night of cold sweat and visions.

    Led by the veil he placed on her head, this matrimony unholy . . .
    Courted by the undead . . . his fate sealed.

    On the 'morrow, three brave stand abreast along the battlefield.
    Evidence of vile deception left a blood stained shield . . .
    their captain slain.

    Taking upon them the crest, valiant gallop through the fog . . . dispel.
    Twisted roots and trees frustrate the approach . . .
    There shall be no faltering, three brave ride in the name of fallen king.

    Standing to all sides the underlings lie in wait . . .
    Annihilate the intruders.
    Having taken the bait their fate sealed . . .
    They ride knowing of their defeat.

    A vision passed through them, horses reared.
    A moment of distraction awakens fear . . . another gateway opened.
    Chains of the dammed overtake their limbs
    And three brave are dragged to their death.

    All on the home-front stand in silent wait for days . . .
    All on the home-front shall be raised . . .

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    Poetry is not the expression of personality but an escape from personality.

    T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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