//------------------------------// // Sonnet 8 // Story: The Sisters' Coronet // by Fable Scroll //------------------------------// The lady's faults the moon shows indiscreet Much like a mask of white that bears a crack Which hides a greater flaw behind its back Although its face still keeps their fame complete. These hidden, ancient faults will never meet Their judge, nor fear the dutiful attack By faithful souls the acts put on the rack To render acts of grace a risky feat. The smoothest face is easily wiped clean, For through it only chosen acts are seen. In storms the polished mask remains unmoved And shows what rare and common eyes approved. The porcelain divides the low and high. Their gazes roam, yet never find their eye.