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Cassandra or Aphrike?
I was wooed By the white god With pristine features... I was given a gift (So called). Cassandra! I demurred and refused Him Although he was beautiful And arrogant... Cassandra! He cursed me And named me among The wretched of the earth Because I fought him with gift he gave me... Cassandra! He cursed me And I cursed him To anyone who would Hear me... Cassandra! If it was my love? Rejoice at my acceptance. If it was my truth? Rejection at my dereliction... Cassandra! His blond

J.M.Riley
Jan 52 min read
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