Disclaimer: I have no claim on these characters. In point of fact, they are the enviable property of one Rumiko Takahashi.

12.21.07


Circumstantial
by Ginger Bits

They said I killed her:
Her blood on my hands,
Her life at my feet,
Her death on my head.
How could they think that?

They thought it was me:
My lies bought her trust,
My claws dealt the blow,
My fault she was gone.
That's not who I am!

They blamed the wrong one:
His greed killed our hopes,
His sham made us fools,
His snare caught us both.
I will make him pay!

He says I killed her:
Her blood on my hands,
Her fear taints the air,
Her loss feeds my dread.
I can't hear her voice.

He spins the same tale:
His taunts fill my ears,
His glee mocks my shame,
His words could be true.
There's no fucking way!

He smiles at the thought:
My rage found its prey,
My heart gives a lurch,
My future is gone.
Please… tell me he's wrong.


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