How was I to know
he'd aim at the sky?
Was I supposed to?
Was there a sign?
My only thought:
to stay alive
for my Theodosia.
My foolish pride
didn't see him
aiming for the sky.
Now I'm the villain
in your history.

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Hamilton inspired poems
PoesiaThis is from Hamilton the musical, in case you didn't know.
'The World Was Wide Enough' Inspired
How was I to know
he'd aim at the sky?
Was I supposed to?
Was there a sign?
My only thought:
to stay alive
for my Theodosia.
My foolish pride
didn't see him
aiming for the sky.
Now I'm the villain
in your history.