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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    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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