When In Doubt Somber Reptiles Sing This Song Poem by Kyle Schlicher

cold blooded killers
living next door.

the old lady in the wheelchair is fair game.

social security checks direct deposited.

first of the month muggings
are a thing
of
the
past.

the apartment overhead is empty.
but, not for much longer

they are removing
the yellow crime tape today.

for rent: one bedroom one bath.
slightly bloodied. first
and last up front required.

register your guns with the super.

life insurance policies available
on a first name basis only.

check out time is predetermined

by nationality or color.

the preference is yours.

beware!

the light bulb in the hallway is loosened.

this got the black hand in godfather 2 killed.

a politician of the righteous order
lurks hiding in the shadows.

he is most dangerous.

cold, calculating

he doesn't know how to sweat.

the nictitating membranes
should have been the first clue.

the flickering forked tongue

gave evidence of his treachery.

don't offer him your hand,

you won't get it back.


4-13-2015