Poem for September 26, 2026

i

There was a man and a woman

Who sinned.

Then did the man heap the punishment

All upon the head of her,

And went away gaily.

ii

There was a man and a woman

Who sinned.

And the man stood with her.

As upon her head, so upon his,

Fell blow and blow,

And all people screaming, "Fool!"

He was a brave heart.

iii

He was a brave heart.

Would you speak with him, friend?

Well, he is dead,

And there went your opportunity.

Let it be your grief

That he is dead

And your opportunity gone;

For, in that, you were a coward.