Retribution

The first to disappear:

blonde

blue eyes

dimpled cheeks

all star college boy.

The second to disappear:

chestnut hair

hazel eyes

sneering lips

spoiled frat boy.

The third to disappear:

black hair

fake green eyes

thrilling voice

entitled rock star.

No one knew what to think.

No one knew what was the link.

Clues

hints

tantalizing signs

pieces of the puzzle

left behind.

Leaflets blanket the city

announcing a new 

exciting

wonderful 

exhibition 

people began to speak

to gossip

to speculate 

as to what the show would be.

As a gimmick went

this artist was brilliant

for everyone flocked to the door 

awaiting the designated hour.

The gate rose

allowing entry to a darkened room

vast 

echoing

lights aimed to highlight the works of art.

Cage 1:

Rapist.

Rapist without a penis.

Cage 2:

Abuser.

Abuser without fists.

Cage 3:

Murderer.

Murderer without tongue.

Explanations were found

beneath each cage

as to the crime(s) committed.

Life far fled

victims became heroes

the artist 

never found.

Retribution will find the evil ones.

 

Feb. 3/19

Photo by Samule Sun on Unsplash