Home Invasion Encore by Donal Mahoney

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Home Invasion Encore

This time Wilma
is ready for the bastards
jimmying her front door,
coming back for more.
The first time she was asleep,
the bedroom light on,
the Bible open at her side
to John, Chapter 6,
“Do this in remembrance of me.”
Tonight, however,
Wilma’s lying on the couch
with the lights out,
the rosary in one hand,
her late husband’s pistol
cocked in the other.
Jack taught her how to use it
when she was a bride
and tonight she will pray
for the men now
coming through the door
and then she will use it
in remembrance of Jack
and call the police.
With all the commotion,
she’ll probably miss Mass
but it’s a weekday,
no sin involved.

Donal Mahony

Donal Mahoney, nominated for Best of the Net and Pushcart prizes, Donal Mahoney has had poetry and fiction published in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Some of his work can be found by clicking here… 

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