Suddenly, through a veil of tears I saw the knave. br Wearing guilt across a blighted face: br Like the ambitious wife hiding wrong and blood; br vile stubborn stain, longing to vanish. br Vainglorious conquests! Viewed from here; assonine br exploits with multiple illusions. br A magician with a box of tricks opening br up on the darkest day; winding down br to deeper proceedings. Charmed, stinking essence; br transparent, I saw the knave; hidden.br br Gillian.E.