Three by Alan Dunnett

after
a second day begins
a simple measurement
how many swords
are left
imperative to get back
to the castle no spell
will serve the winter sun
lights carrion
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memory
maiden at the high window
kneeling one lord
is master of all
payment
in gold every time else
see children die her love
is outside
north-east possibly
dead some troubadour
takes his chance

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return
too late the bell
a voice
too late
the frozen warrior the broken
helm the heart
beat held
silence then she
forgot the purpose
of prayer

Alan Dunnett, London, UK