Submissions by CWolff

Lady Grey (1881)

Myth and legend ebbed and flowed,
From mouth to ear in tavern glow,
That in the waters of Bonnie Brehy,
Walked the famous Lady Grey,
A story bound in murder foul,
Of banshee crazed with demon howl,
In moonless night fate was met,
By Lady Grey who did beget,
The ill intent of Mr Grey,
Untimely end she would repay,
Haunting waters on moonless nights,
Howling madness her given plight,
So as you walk on Bonnie Brehy,
Do beware of Lady Grey.

Wind swept leaves in autumn colours,
Dancing 'round like new found lovers,
Joy and laughter bubbled up,
From the bounty of the harvest cup,
Joining in was my desire,
As they made a holy pyre,
Wood of life they first placed down,
Then love's mad fire in blazing crown,
Beckoned I was to warmth and bliss,
No longer could I fully resist,
I sat and watched as others paired,
With their soulmates love declared,
Alone I was with head hung low,
My secret kept in safe abode,
Until I looked and saw you there,
Playing with your...