He enamored with envy, doused eternity.
Women begged him to wed, repeatedly
down on one knee they offered virginity;
most were impure, tried to lie, gain entry
and thought themselves wise but stupidity
slithered on tongue, he tasted immediately.
Placed in confinement, kept inside a box.
Prettier faired better, hair like Goldilocks.
Women who whined, caged behind locks.
Liars tied down then quartered on blocks.
No one suspected or allured to the fact,
females went missing and at what impact
did it have on the town, might they react
when calcium covered soil, flies attacked
blood clots from veins spilled after last act
where victims released, run- then sacked.
Some dangle dry, hang on tree for hours.
Wait their turn, bear witness to his powers.
Drained of fight left within them, skin sours
and juices curdle several shades of flowers.
Rope cut, they fall stacked upon high bar.
Scores of ladies who once thought a star
was born within this man's wish yet bizarre
happenings, rude awakenings made scar
atop breast, he carved piece out- put in jar;
a little going away present meant to mar.
With favorite lyrics he played his serenade
in private for every female who had prayed
to be his wife, each given all expense paid
timeshare vacation with him and his blade.






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