Murder Was My Sin

A lyrical story

Newer followers may not yet know this, but along with news and commentary I also occasionally post fiction and lyrical poetry; what is below, is both.

One of my poetic ballads, from 2006…

Murder Was My Sin

I can hear the footstep's echo
coming down the corridor,
I know where they are going -
and who they’re coming for.
A pace that slowed, to a crawl…
then stopped at my cell-door,
a final freedom beckons me, as I
know what is in store.

I’d shot my older brother while
he slept one noon away,
put the barrel to his ear and
hollowed out his brain.
I called the Sheriff to let him know
of what I’d done that day,
then fired up a final cig while the
cops were on their way.

I admitted that I did it…
and I looked them in the eye,
told them I had no regrets and
did not tell a lie.
I left the jury no cause for guilt
when they sentenced me to die,
’though it may have made a difference…
if I had told them ‘why.’

I felt a hatred toward him and
I could not gain control,
if I’d not seen the evidence -
I never would have known.
He should have never touched her
with that evil in his soul -
he was her trusted uncle…
and she was twelve years old.

My child had suffered far-too-much
at the hands of her kin,
I would not put her through the trial
just to save my skin.
So I kept my silence - and accepted -
that murder was my sin,
at least I know damned-good-and-well
he’ll not touch her again.

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Notes…
-- Original version written May, 2006; this edition has been spruced up a wee bit, for the sake of rhythm.
-- Unless otherwise credited, all images were created by the author, using Substack’s AI Image Generator.

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