NaPoWriMo day twelve

second choice
had never been reconciled
 
a romantic figure
without consent
 
falling in love
completely and violently
 
skeptics declared
this was all a ruse
 
Edward had other plans
 
*
 
Who is known?
In history,
as contracted,
the story instructed
the public eye,
to cover up
with no regard
to love—
destined to die.
So little reconciled,
the decision
in favour
of power.
 
*
 
Had never been
and had been
known.
The story
(the first time)
instructed.
To abduct, again,
the public fact
destined
to die violently.
In the struggle
of lineage.
An excuse
summoned.
Edward’s power
sent into exile;
the reversion
of the crown.
Reported quietly.