Sunday 16 May 2021

A Fascinating Man

by Nick Gisburne



You really are a fascinating man
I wonder what my torment is to be
So many lovely weapons fill the van
You must be far more fortunate than me
I see you’ve practised torturing before
Although I should expect it, I’m dismayed
Is that your work, the body on the floor?
Good heavens! What an awful mess you’ve made
I’m glistening with sweat, as you can tell
Perhaps we two can make a little deal?
There’s anger, but... a little love as well?
I wish you’d try to tell me how you feel
    Alas, I rather hoped we could be friends
    But now I know exactly how this ends