Murderer Lacking a Name

Bloody is on my hands
I simply can't wash it off

I ravaged the inheritance of my seeds
And gave them turmoil as a will

Late at night I crept out in the world
Giving mischief for sleep

Into the houses laced with quiet
Breaking contradictions of a family
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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