Sunday, November 15, 2015

Seven Deadly Letters


Seven Deadly Letters
A is for adultery which initials Hester’s life
L is for the loneliness caused by this strife
O is for outcast where she lives with her shame
C is for cruelty that these puritans ordain
P is for pearl—her mother’s only treasure!
M is for mercy for her singular pleasure
W is the wild of this strange elf-child
The seven deadly sins now seem rather mild

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