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The Assassin

by Nigel Astell

The Assassin

 

Contract of death

Select hit location

Engage target fire.

 

The victim falls

To check kill

Act as helper.

 

Jogger says Hello

Pausing for breath

I saw everything.

 

Remove tense situation

Grit replaces rage

Hold sympathetic stare.

 

Sweat soaker explains

Standing then collapsing

Clutching his chest.

 

Preventing this ...

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