Time had passed,
Suspicions had grown long
But apparently not old
Every glance whispered more gossip
Then there came a whole new threat
Introduced
All to eagerly
By mother-in-law
A princess of great benefits.
She sniffed the cunning
The vicious attempt to push her to the side.
She acted as if uncaring.
If mistresses were the normal
Then at least she’d have shelter and food.
To all surprised
He rejected
Any and all attempts
Of favourite benefits
Of all ladies introduced.
He would visit her
Everyday
Every night.
She had unwittingly sunk her claws deep.
One night a slip of the tongue
“I love you”.
He had stunned her to silence.
