01-15-2014, 06:04 AM
He needs to disassociate.
His claim is that she has
committed adultery.
Before the pit is dug,
stones are gathered.
They are not meant to kill.
Who will cast the first stone,
the father or the brother?
Chosen to take her place,
the young girl is forced to watch,
life’s lessons must be taught.
When they close their eyes
Will the gritty taste of dirt
fill their mouth?
Lying in the dark, will they wonder
whose stone delivered the fatal blow?
His claim is that she has
committed adultery.
Before the pit is dug,
stones are gathered.
They are not meant to kill.
Who will cast the first stone,
the father or the brother?
Chosen to take her place,
the young girl is forced to watch,
life’s lessons must be taught.
When they close their eyes
Will the gritty taste of dirt
fill their mouth?
Lying in the dark, will they wonder
whose stone delivered the fatal blow?