Through Their Eyes - For Contest

Intended as a soliloquy Could this man have been a killer? In dark pursuit of ones demise. Steadfast vengeance as my pillar Consumed resolve, no compromise. No greater gift, there is but life Yet blood stained hands I seek to claim. A placid lamb now armed with knife Purloined harmony has enflamed. Now here I tread upon the hunt Within a stones throw of my prey Eye for an eye he must confront I close my own for strength this day. Lost memories do flood my mind Those better times before the grey. Family joy long since declined Emotions spilt in disarray. He’s seen me now I’ve broken stealth Instead of fear I see his mirth. I can’t claim back what was my wealth Yet I return him to the earth. What creature have I just become? Bound to bitterly seek revenge. I sought rapture, instead I’m numb My daughters death I have avenged. 1st August 2016 *fictional however I sought a motive that would induce a parent to kill.