ROY

He met her
at a bar.
They went home
to his medals and awards,
and pictures
of his dead wife.

In his shower,
they found him.
Cold, rubbery,
In his back was
his Academy saber.

Finally, after two months
they found her
in county jail,
accused of murder.
Her husband was,
her second kill.

In memory of Roy Oakes, my friend.
Colonel, U.S.A.F. (Retired). Murdered 2005