(56) When The Axe Falls

She had been sent to the tower
Refused a kings advances and power
To face for what would be her fate
For the executioner she would wait

But the executioner was secretly in love with her
He would fight for her if they could be together
But he knew he did not want her to die
To save her, he was willing to try

She told him no, this was not the way
She would have to die when came that day
She gave a kiss to the executioner's cheek
Said, in Heaven, his love she would seek

On her last night he took her as his lover
Because she would never take another
The executioner did not want her to go
She said he would always have her soul

On the day she came, at last, to her fate
For to save her, it was far too late
In his mask, he cried, no one could tell
For him she loved, then the axe fell

copyright Chris Smith 2008

Reviews

[ice]

I love these kind of dramatic tales--The fabric of them being woven from the threads of a poets mind into tapestries, dark or light, according to the writers mood.
Crying behind his mask, makes the executioner more human, and in my mind could be changed to mean other different things.
Like someone who loves someone, say a man loves a woman, but she is getting married, and on the day of the wedding (execution) he cries behind his mask (the smile on his face)
enjoyed

[Thea Fuentebella]

ouh what an uncanny piece of writing! i've always imagined an executioner as someone without emotions and without a side story. this is amazing and sweet at the same time sad. i like dramatic stories set up in the dark ages. you did great!

[A.Noel]

sad and sweet at the same time. beautiful work :)

[Myenigma]

its unfortunate to be the one that kills a love one. between duty and love I would choice the latter. great story

[Murtuza]

Such a compelling and captivating piece. I love the story and the way you've masterfully narrated it. Excellent job :)

[Ravyne Hawke]

What a beautiful, yet tragic love poem. Great Rhyme and Rythm to this one. Excellent write, Chris.

[Lilly Negoi]

beautifully told story!

[LA Lorena]

I like this dark write, but such a tragic ending! Well done Chris!

[White Ink]

Woah tragic! you already know you write well, n this is well written. Liked the rhymes n style, but *frowns* i didn't like the ending >:[ ..................

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

What an incredible but tragic tale........well done my friend

[HB]

Wow, that's stunningly beautiful. I am apparently a sucker for sad love stories. >.^