The Tragedy of Marie

It's a tragedy for Marie One for years no one could see Started out an innocent teen Into a world that wasn't foreseen Rod, a man of age twenty-three Had his eye out for sweet Marie Though he knew she was underage His desire could not be assuaged First he plied her with alcohol To the point she did not care at all Had his way with her one night Told her everything would be all right It may have just been escapist fun But the outcome had left her stunned When the baby was on its way There was nothing that she could say Speaking quietly to father Rod Who she worshiped as if a god "We can't let this news get out" "Of that, I am sure there's no doubt" In the darkness of night they fled Knowing only their fear and dread Seeking out a quick remedy Some way to terminate pregnancy When the sad deed had been performed "It has ended" they were informed Gloomily went on their way "We must never speak of this day" "Though it may seem treasonous, No one must ever know of us We must put between us a wall No one can suspect at all." Marie and Rod then parted ways No one night stand ever raised Until on that fateful day Rod's confession on display Never naming sweet Marie Rod did admit to the deed Went to trial and plead his crime Sentenced, had to do his time But time brought in Marie's boyfriend To him her truth she did extend Away he went in evil rage For Rod he wanted to engage The sight of Rod made his blood boil He drew the gun, felt the recoil Down went Rod, then turned with dread The firearm on his own head The tragedy of sweet Marie Now on display for all to see Will haunt her to her dying day And leave her life a shade of gray