abecedarian2 Sep 2003

- The forked tongue is from licking his blade
- "for the other [hand]... its dignity and honor as false..."
- The act the hand commits is betrayal.
- Also, read "The Depreciated Legacy of Cervantes".

As for the false face of romance, that is meant to be cleared up in stanza 3. The heart of my poem is stanza three and I absolutely think it is one of the best lines I've ever written
(predicts the 'which is not saying much' comment)

This is one of those things where if you see where I'm coming from the entire poem is clear and subtle. Please please please if you could humour me I honestly believe that this poem is worthwhile (if somewhat viscous). Please give it some time.