A not-so-little girl
Isn't in her bed
And so it unfurls
That little girl's wed
There's nothing to discuss
As a sneaky bastard grins
And so it is thus
Our story begins
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'Tis nothing left to say
His little girl's grown
Something he's kept at bay
But now he's all alone
She wants him she claims
And his heart turns to frost
She takes all the blames
He knows he's finally lost
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Another golden diamond ring
For the pretty girl's finger
But that's just the thing
The words never linger
Never do they reach her ear
For all of the treasure
Seem to disappear
Without any good measure
A sneaky, sly man,
Deceitful at best,
Has a master plan
And a gold-filled chest
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What is this display
A public show of affection
But he was simply raised that way
'Tis excessive inspection
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His decision had reason
But all reason's lost
When in this season
It comes with a cost
He let down his guard
And gave into pressure
His image now scarred
For intentions unsure
Two have been hurt
In this drunken state
His sword did assert
He'd taken the bait
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Of course he has heard
Of the drunken brawl
Image now obscured
Sash in recall
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Honest and true he is called
But no one really sees
Truth, they'd be appalled
And regard him with unease
He continues his scheming
Without any pause
His dagger is gleaming
Without a just cause
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If not for the talk
He would regain his post
He handled this block
Better than most
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She has been untrue
Says the loyal man
Ideas askew
Just part of the plan
His honor is soiled
Or so he thinks
Schemes still unspoiled
Strong are the links
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A token of love
Or so he thought
But in another's glove
Of love he thinks not
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His proof is now clear
And so his heart shatters
Pierced with a spear
And on the floor clatters
It all is too much
His health is at stake
He cannot be touched
While he trembles and shakes
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She has been struck
She lets loose a tear
And yet by some luck
She knows her time is near
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And so it begins
A fateful night
Nobody wins
In that pointless fight
Anger and greed
Pushes men to their wits
Three men do bleed
And Cassio sits
---
Dead and betrayed
He was only a pawn
Broken and played
His fortune is gone
---
Jealousy consumes him
And he takes a life
His thoughts are all grim
As he murders his wife
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She knows she played a part
Guilt overwhelms her
Then dies with a broken heart
By her husband's dagger
A marriage never made to last
Has finally seen its end
Any love there has now passed
As she leaves to join her friend
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Now it makes sense
Liars are exposed
And lives the expense
Secrets disclosed
Loyal and true
Have proven hollow
Can't start anew
While others still follow
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Consumed by his grief
He makes one last choice
The pain becomes brief
'Tis gone, another voice
And thus our story ends
With the death of a Moore
A message transcends
Through the death count of four
An idea so crude
More painful than sin
So to ruin the mood
Good doesn't always win