Intention

By TheShyAssassin

Sun, 25 Apr 2021

Do all tyrants know they're tyrants?

Can a despot be blame free?

Can assassins with their blood soaked knives

Ask smiling, "Was that me?"

Did the killer really mean to kill,

As the victim stood and stared?

Will a bully accidentally hurt?

Does indifference even care?

So smash my fragile armour with your thoughtless glance.

Pierce my heart with cyanide arrows when you look askance.

I'll say that you don't mean it, you don't know what you do.

I'll try to smile, not show my pain, my fear for me and you.