Benediction

Mackerel, salmon, sardines, she merchandises

returned to the dwelling after the exhausting toil.

Life is cruelly rewarding her and her ailing father.

shredding tears from her eyes with a downcast, heavy heart 

To improve their situation, the destitute resorted to stealth.

young man on voyage, sailing to ship goods 

Residing at the place to repair and restock 

Suave for the lurking eyes to notice 

He bejeweled a rare ruby pendant of his mother’s. 

Getting her hands on it would make her a fortune.

offering a poisoned chalice, masking the savvy smile

A horrible sense of déjà vu dawned on him.

thigh holster beneath the attire aimed to assassinate him.

With scintillating wit, he promised her the jewel piece.

He recalled the caution of his mother.

The sacred charm in the wrong hand etched misfortune.

Fulfilling her deepest desire was only a means of survival.

He had to show her what she wanted to perceive.

unarmed to surrender the pendant to her

The ecstasy of greed blindfolded the thought of deception.

Rejoicing in the victory, she emptied the chalice.

The poison flowing into her veins deeply 

The process of death overtook her breath. 

Bearing the pendant upon his chest, he set sail.

The skies turned dark with a gloom of clouds.

Heavy downpour accompanied lightning 

The sorrowful heaven sought revenge 

He couldn’t escape the clutches of death.

Was it the punishment for ruining the innocent?

Mumbling the prayers and begging for mercy 

The sea engulfed the ship along with him slowly.

Subconsciously, he visualizes himself on the brink of death. 

Radiant sun caressing sand with a bright, clear sky 

Waves bathed over his torso, arousing him from his slumber.

The Supreme God blessed him with life.

He banished the sinful to restore sanctity.