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She was standing by her mirror

Brushing out her curls and braids

That evening had arranged the night before



She noticed her pale cheeks

As were seen through haggard eyes

That suggested conversation in the morning



I have reached and scraped and borrowed

I have all but paid the price

As was ordered and was needed for the balance



Turning to her husband she so carefully said

"My dear, what put that idea in your head?"

Voices cried in silence or crept stealthily away

Left shimmering with rigid lips compressed



To watch over him and prey

Bring him up the Christian way

And now what can I say that's less profane



Maybe I was in his power

I didn't mean to tell you this

Though I don't intend to share them

To their full extent



If it's sorry that we feel about it

Then with feelings I do respect

I am the most undisciplined of man



We are thrown out of our bedclothes

Instead of slumbering away

And a smile spreads like

A sunbeam through your face



I am willing to bear my part

I've been hasty, I've been surprised

And for this I'm only partially prepared