In the Dark for Game of Thrones

 

We watched Game of Thrones last night, at home, on HBO.

It was strange not knowing where the story-line would go.

In the past, because I'd read the books, I - mostly- knew

What would happen well before my husband had a clue.

Now I don't know anything about what's coming next

For, although the series didn't always match the text,

I still had an inkling of which characters would die...

Now I worry that they're gonna kill my favorite guy.

It's said Martin kills a Stark whenever any fans

Dare to ask about upcoming publication plans...

HBO stopped waiting for him; now I'm in the dark

Only knowing that I wouldn't wanna be a Stark.

Dear George R.R. Martin; Please Finish Your Song

Sunday nights at my house means we're watching Game of Thrones, 

HBO's hit series; even turning off the phones.

I'll try not to spoil it for the people who don't watch,

'though I highly recommend you do; it's been top notch.

Since I know what happens next (because I've read the books)

Sometimes I don't watch the screen but how my husband looks.

Shock, dismay, and disbelief at something on the show

Cross his face, illuminated by the TV's glow.

Unlike Robert Jordan - 12 books in to Wheel of Time -

I hope Martin finishes, his writing's been sublime.

I don't wish to rob him of an increase in his wealth

But George isn't what I'd call a poster boy for health.