White Dove

I met my new neighbor Had a drink on her veranda We watched the ocean Batter Bonita Point “Do you have any children?” The air around us changed As grief washed across her face White dove What are you thinking of? “We had a daughter Disappeared at eight We gave them money All we could do was wait She’s found garroted and bound” White dove What are you thinking of? Don’t come around here no more It’s not about mercy Not about tears anymore White dove What are you thinking of? Sword of vengeance Occupies my mind Who could do such a horrible crime? Across the qadaas They’re killing off our side Walking bombs they don’t Wear camouflage