Murder Ballad

Murder Ballad

A Poem by Scott H.
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A murder ballad is an Appalachian (or Celtic) folksong about, well, murder. A murder is also a gathering of crows.

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“Murder Ballad”
 
We ravens sit atop this tree,
We wait with beak and claw –
If we should turn our eyes on you
Our song you’ll hear us caw,
 
“Maidenhead, maidenhead
Here comes your thief –
Your time here is waning,
Your time here is brief.”
 
“Motherhood, motherhood,
Time’s come for tears –
We’re stealing your only,
We’re bringing your fears.”
 
“Ó Crone ó, ó Crone ó,
You wait without fright –
You will be disappointed
As we pass by this night.”
 
We ravens sit atop this tree,
We wait with claw and beak –
If we should turn and sing to you
The cold grave shall you seek.
 

 

© 2008 Scott H.


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Scott H.
Scott H.

Bath, NY



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