This poem, titled "Sister Maude", explores the jealousy and betrayal within a sisterly relationship. The narrator's lover was killed as a result of the actions of her jealous sister, Maude, who revealed the forbidden relationship to their parents. The narrator expresses her anger towards Maude for this betrayal and believes Maude deserves eternal damnation for her sins. The poem uses religious imagery and language to convey the seriousness of Maude's actions and the narrator's outrage towards her sister.