Neville

Sleeper

  Sleeper    

 

Time flies quicker

Than the ache it tries to shake off


In spite of that tho’

She lost count and forgot


Just how many bows

She had fashioned with black ribbon


Since they rang her, and the shit hit the fan

They call it divine intervention


Some said it was a cull

We called it slaughter ..


Some described her as a termagant

But she was still somebodies daughter


My word, she was more than just his wife

She really was unique


Two conch shells filled with Semtex

Strapped to her breasts


And yes, she was smiling, even chewing gum
Despite a dozen fallen sparrows at her feet


Tell me darling, before you go, he begged
What is the worst thing about here ..


Leaving you, she said is the worst thing by far
But I must go my love, for I am many things ..


Most of which, you do not have a clue
So kiss the kids goodbye from me ..


Pray tell them that I love them and I love you too
Those were her last words, he was able to recall ...