The Groom is grieved for his brides’ gone away, <br />Scattered and lost from the land of her king. <br />Sitting alone at his table to pray; <br />That sheep of his flock might gather to sing. <br /> <br />Bitter tears he cries to know she has sinned. <br />Engaged to a whore who knows not a word <br />‘Bout the promise he made and died to defend. <br />…Now deaf to that promise; she wields a sword; <br /> <br />Battling against the vows that he had made <br />Blinded and marred by her freedom to sin <br />The white gown is stained; for she disobeyed. <br />A father’s Gift to his son, a curse…pinned; <br /> <br />To the lapel of his wedding garment <br />The Father’s apology and lament. <br /> <br />4-24-06<br /><br />~~~ Leaven ~~~<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/tears-of-the-groom/
