In The Middle of the Night

Crime

"an action or activity that, although not illegal, is considered to be evil, shameful, or wrong"

there are crimes against humanity

the most egregious

of actions internationally or on that large scale

that makes the 'breaking news'

there are crimes of the heart
those are heartbreaking
for the heart can be mended but never made whole
only acknowledged by the heart bearer

we read about crime
we watch movies so very creepy
curled up in our personal space biting our lip
hoping it is just can't be

this morning I woke
overjoyed with the dusting of snow
before my worry turned to the goldfish in the pond
under the water below

in the park
across from our warm quiet home
the crime tape was strung
like pranksters toilet paper wind blown

crime always has a victim
anger and tears in disguise
heartbreak seeks out those who loved
as the body does lie

a dusting of snow
a bullet sent into flight
met the intended target attempting to flee
life ends in the cold night

an argument
a slight or an unexpected turn of events
possession of a firearm
a man with intent

a writer imitates
the world all around
acknowledging the simple fact
death will be found.

barb