I Shot Him

My finger is squeezing the trigger

He falls with eyes wide open

The pool of blood becomes bigger

The neighbours think it’s a homicide

They later learn I committed suicide







Maina Von
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Beck Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM
a good poem.....nice twist
Baity Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 8:48 AM
oh...wow....this is great....i luv the twist.....thanks for sharing....smiles!!!!!!!!!!!
Nickolyn Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 11:26 AM
This is very good. I hope you show more on Poetrysoup. I definitely want to read more. -Leigh Anne
Ndugo Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Thank you guys, it's my first time to join a poetry group and your comments have really encouraged me, I will also check out your poems
Sweetheart Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup... enjoy the site with its many features as u continue to share wonderful words with luv....
Mehta Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Funny and witty write, Maina
Brown Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 10:47 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Maina. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Brown Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 10:44 AM
What more could I ask for today? It is a beautiful day the sun shining and birds singing. Thank you for sharing your awesome poetry with us Maina. Love, Carol
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