Macbeth and his wife are troubled.
Macbeth felt down, his spirits low, his wife expressed the same
After murder, cheating, lies and more, they had now achieved their aim.
But yet… they felt a creeping doubt they’d ever draw safe breath
“We have scorched the snake,” Macbeth declared, "not put it yet… to death!
"The dead are better off than we, those we sent to peace… have peace
Duncan sleeps well in his grave, we have given him… release."
“Oh, come, my lord,” his lady cried, “have cheer… for your guests tonight.”
“But the scorpions in my mind”, he said, "spread poison as they bite!
“Whilst Banquo and his Fleance live, the snake could slowly heal.”
“Stop these dark thoughts now,” she cried, “your thinking makes me reel.”
“Be comforted, my dear,” he said, "your fears will soon be gone
Before the bat returns to sleep, something noted will be done."
With alarm she cried, “And what is that? What is it you intend?”
“Stay innocent of this,” he said, "keep clear until its end!
I see you worry o’er my words, stay with me now I urge
Things oft-times go from bad to worse… till greater… they emerge!"
End of Scene 2.