Bloody We

How could I forget the sight
He fought for dear life
As she stabbed with a knife
His face overcome with despair
Blood spurting on her hair
She wiped her sweaty face
The lump in my throat!
My son, she said
You too will slaughter a goat
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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September 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Great piece !!!!!!
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