1-29-2022
After Viewing “The Tragedy of Macbeth”
Once graced by generous kingly presence
the inexorable warrior liege did
Bestride the ramparts,
guardsafed the bonny banks and braes,
halls of honor earned by forfeit of precious blood and treasure.
Sterile castle, now shelled of love’s collected measure
the mind o’erthrown, and clarity of reason
Stay glaciate heart of betrayal and treason.
Silent vaulted rooms shadow the second forfeit
stripped of sober noble glory, lost forever and forever
To endless night of dust and death.
No candle’s flame can sear this stain
nor basin of clear water shrive his name.
