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Sitting motionless on a chair

Wrists bound by a rope

A tissue over the mouth

Eyes wide open full of fear

Two strangers entered the house

Armed with blade with covered face

They strike with extreme violence

Anger and fear in acid sweat

“Where’s the money?”

Little cash in the room

“Where are the jewels?”

Ring and necklace on the nightstand

They look in vain for a safe

Because in reality there isn’t one

Intimidation out of control

And more blood is shed

On last blow struck

Falling, kissing the floor

Then a profound silence falls

And the night eternal becomes