Sunday, June 23, 2019

Deposition


I did not pull the trigger
I wasn’t even there at the time
I was involved with a love affair

I didn’t pull the trigger
I didn’t really know anything about all that

I didn’t pull the trigger
I polished the guncase
I sorted publicity photos for the press
I was silent when asked whether I believe in murder

I thought my own little thoughts
but they had no effect on my life

I didn’t pull the trigger
I oiled the firing mechanism
I cleaned his room
and nodded in acquiescence

Words now stumble
I stand guilty as charged