By Jason Zapata
I resolved to acquire Mina and had Harker detained
The letters he wrote to her were gradually mailed
While my brides ensured his attempts to escape failed
Thus the illusion of Harker’s well being was maintained
As my passage aboard the Demeter was swiftly obtained
Those sailors never knew what that journey entailed
That it was upon a ghost ship in which they sailed
One by one their disappearances never explained
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By Jason Zapata
The trees shed their leaves
In bright blushes of color
When your hand – still warm with summer
Reaches out and claims my own
By Jason Zapata
From the refuge of a lonely rooftop
I watch paupers and princes fight
Their battles fill the streets below
There’s no reason to get involved
In the class warfare being waged
So with a half blind, mute charm
I walk self consciously amongst them
Embraced as the King of Fools
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By: Jason Zapata
What Hell I have dragged her through.
This devoted conscience bound in flesh.
Rescuing me from fires of fault and flaw,
The flames of my failures sear her.
Irrationally she remains by my side still.
Faithful in her belief I will someday honor
All the promises I have yet to fulfill.
I caress her lovely face.
She is my guardian angel,
My would-be saving grace.
By Jason Zapata
Another would-be suitor is quick to depart
Due to false stewardship of your heart
I hate seeing this kingdom in neglect
When it deserves only honor and respect
Don’t be accustomed to frauds and liars
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