Ode of Strangers XXI

Aegis, you are strong and Merciful
Yet I AM is merciful, too
Forgiving the debts of those who are sinners.
My sins reach into heaven
Yet so do yours.

When the Red Cross Knight
Went into the house of Morpheus
He caused a dream where the knight's maiden
Lie with another man.
Thus, the Red Cross knight scorned her
And left her to the protection of the Lion;
For none would defend her.

Thus, a hag became The Red Cross Knight's
Companion, who hid her withered flesh beneath her cloak
Hiding her foul form from the knight
Yet she exposed a fair face, dolled up with make up.

It was the dreams of Morpheus which caused the knight
To give up his fair maiden,
For she had made a dream to show her adultery.
Yet, it was not her adultery,
But rather, it was a vision spun by the witchcraft of Morpheus.

So, like I told you,
Be sure you are a shield 
To the true maiden.

For some knights walk with a withered hag,
And have given up their fair lady to be 
Guided by the Lion of Judah.
For, if this dispute I am in the wrong---
Or you are in the wrong---
Both of us are certain of our verity.
Let God be our judge,
Yet let there be peace between us.