In the shadows' grasp, a sinister plot,
A brother's hand, a treacherous shot.
Betrayal lurks within that fateful touch,
A tale of darkness, where love's lost clutch.
The hand behind, a harbinger of demise,
A heart once gentle, now filled with lies.
Seeking to sever the bond they once knew,
In this tragic tale, a brother's soul askew.
With fingers clenched, a twisted intention,
To snuff out the light, defy all redemption.
A fragile trust shattered by wicked desire,
As brother turns foe, fueled by inner fire.
But within this narrative, darkness enshrined,
A glimmer of hope, though difficult to find.
For even in chaos, seeds of change reside,
A chance for redemption, where love may abide.
Can forgiveness bloom within fractured ties,
And reconcile brothers, where hope defies?
In the depths of despair, a choice may arise,
To reclaim compassion, sever their demise.
So let the title bear a poignant tone,
"Shadowed Betrayal" or "Fraternity Overthrown."
For it captures the essence of a brother's strife,
Where darkness threatens to extinguish life.
Yet remember, in the face of such despair,
The power of love's rekindling flare.
May this tale serve as a solemn reminder,
Of bonds worth preserving, even when they splinter.
Brother's Betrayal
Oghenero Peter
(C) All Rights Reserved. Poem Submitted on 05/27/2023
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