Molly Waits

father, mother

will I ever trust another

it's one o'clock

sitting home alone, fingers curled around my Glock

waiting for the trouble I know is looming

hair pulled back, no time for primping, no time for grooming

I've waited all night for this fight

I hope the winner is on the side of right

head lights coming around the block

check the door, closed and lock

dark clouds hide the moon, a premotion of my dooming?

how can I fight those for whom my love was once blooming?

I'm sorry for the lives I fear I will take

but I know my actions tonight will not be a mistake.