J. Sylvan - Shame

{SAUL}
Do you think I'm so obtuse?
You've allowed him to seduce you
What son covets
Objects of his father's sex?
Will you fuck your mother next?
Or my beloved

I see it's him you've chosen
For your gullible devotion
Well let me be an omen
For how this affair will end

He's a fickle paramour
Do you think he'll settle for
A prince when he could have the Lord?
Does the truth offend?

Shame!
You knew what he meant to me
Still you chose to take him as your own
Shame!
Your kingdom will never be
He'll exploit your heart to steal your throne

{JONATHAN}
When did this contempt arise?
These contentions are all lies
What's his misdeed?
His devotion's resolute
He's accomplished your pursuits
Ignoring gives me--

{SAUL}
Shame!
You've betrayed your family
I hope that his heart is worth the taste
Shame!
Sickening, your vanity
I won't let my son become disgraced

{SAUL LAUNCHES A SPEAR AT JONATHAN}

{SAUL}
Jonathan, it was a slip!
Meant a gesture, but my grip--

{JONATHAN}
I know father, you can
Skip the explanation!

{SAUL}
You're unharmed, it didn't hit
Are you leaving?
Come back, sit!
You expect me to admit
Humiliation?

Shame!
This was his imagining
He provoked my anger
I'm not to
Blame
None of this is happening
I know that it can't be
It's not true