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I Confess I Am Guilty

When I was just seven, so small
My best friend Jacob, outdid us all
He had a pet Cobra, cool as could be
He forgot to feed it for a whole week you see

So I killed him

When I was fourteen, I went to the zoo
So many animals, all lounging around
Some seemed starved and some seemed week
One poor zebra died right on its feet

So I killed a Zookeeper

When I was twenty one I met a young blonde
We dated and loved and times where great
Her pet Collie so youthful with such playful traits
She left him in the car, the heat at one hundred and eight

So I killed my girlfriend

I am older now, a full mature twenty eight
My neighbor Miss Jennings has a cat we call him Mate
He loves all the felines all over the town
Till Miss Jennings had him neutered the Mate is down

So I killed Miss Jennings

Now I am thirty five and working so hard
At the animal shelter as the night guard
They bring in the wounded, the week and defenseless
All these humans who treat pets with out any senses

So I killed few strangers who mistreated pets

I am forty-two and work for the park
Where they come every day walking their pets after dark
In leashes so tight and bound round the neck
How is the good? Oh what the heck

So I killed all of them too

Now I am forty nine and in county jail
For some serial crimes they accuse me of committing
All I did was love animals, who are they kidding?
I am the hero in this story you all must see?

So I escaped and killed the jailor and now I am free

I have read the local papers; I am on the front page
They want to put me in a prison cage
Oh and there is PETA, who claim me as Saint
I am so proud why I might almost faint

But I kill myself as my final act

To be with the animals I loved till the last
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Makama Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 8:20 AM
What a lovely page with a profound group of words. I am loving every aspect of this piece. Thumbs up friend and a definite 7
Dietrich Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 6:42 PM
hahaha. this is AWESOME writing, Arthur. Clever so clever!!! Love it.
Davey Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 5:16 PM
Well now Arthur this is a side I haven't read much from you, Arthur the Evil Savior??? Very well done my friend it shows your versatility and proves the already proven point of your greatness
Vaso Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 5:43 PM
Thank you Brian! :)
Chircop Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 5:05 PM
Im not coming there before you kill yourself. Im scared I might trip on an ant accidentally and you kill me too. : ).. Love animals, and Im glad many others do too.
Vaso Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 5:37 PM
LOL, oh nooo, I might have to add a verse now! That's a great idea!!!!
Manassian Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 2:28 PM
That's quite the write...my my. I LOVE animals, by the way. Hope I'm safe!!! ;) Hugs
Vaso Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 5:42 PM
Oh this is only fiction! LOL hugs!
Allison Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 1:17 PM
Humourous but with VERY dark and sinister undertones Arthur:-) hugs Jan xx
Vaso Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 5:41 PM
Was inspired by CayCay's write! http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/i_confess,_i_am_guilty_761869
Nance Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 7:06 AM
This poem is a ride from start to finish, it has a character who is a protector, the protector of the animals. But yet in his defending of the animals he hurt those that hurt him so he became the villain. So it is more than just a horror plot movie here, there is societial implications that go more than skin deep. Very interesting Arthur. I did laugh at the cat picture with the remotes too.
Vaso Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 5:38 PM
Can you please explain that to Amy? LOL hugs
Guy Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 3:32 AM
Don't get it???
Laurie Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 12:36 AM
Crikey Arthur ... is this a plot for a horror movie. It should be - wow - Lindsay
Vaso Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 5:38 PM
Thanks Lindsay!! It scared even me!
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