She sat quite still in the gathering gloom

As she waited like a demon of impending doom

She watched the door for movements quick

And her heart started racing and the clock went tick

In a moment she steadied both her nerve and hand

Her mouth was dry, and round her chest a steel band

She had but a second to take her pick

And her throat constricted and the clock went tick

Her fingers tightened on the trigger so cold

Her resolve was firm and her thoughts were bold

Breathe in and hold she thought, that’s the trick

As she began to squeeze and the clock went tick

The moment passed and all was still once more

It was only the wind that had rattled the door

As she waited still ready, feeling a little sick

Her stomach churned and the clock went tick

The door opened wide and stood a man too proud

As she squeezed, two bangs and the noise so loud

Then she waited for the smoke to clear that was too thick

So she watched him intently and the clock went tick

And when she was sure her job was done

She left with care, calmly thinking, walk don’t run

As she passed the man she gave her head a flick

As if saying I care not for you and the clock went tick

As she peeled off the gloves and started the car

She smiled coldly as she thought so good, so far

And the house was still, from the body not a kick

As the blood pooled slowly and the clock went tick