The best laidplanns gang aft agley Storypoem

Narrative verse

 

 The best laid plans gang aft agley.

 

I planned her demise carefully

I was quite sure that it would be

 accepted as an accident.

Which left me looking innocent.

 

I thought I had made no mistakes

 but I made one that’s all it takes.

One single shred of evidence

 destroyed my claim to innocence.

 

I should have sued for a divorce

 that would have been the wisest course.

 Though it would not have satisfied

 the hatred festering inside

 

Caused by the mental cruelty

 to which she had subjected me

So I devised the perfect plan

 to rid myself of this woman.

 

My only thought revenge is sweet.

 I truly thought in my conceit

That I would get away Scott free.

But fate had other plans for me.

 

My home is temporarily

 a hospital I am not free.

I can still smile I am content

 her punishment is permanent.

 

I was adjudged incompetent

 of forming murderous intent

The lawyer who defended me

 convinced the judge successfully.

 

That though I caused my wifes demise

 I was too ill to recognise

That killing her would be a crime.

My mind abnormal at that time.

 

I have no reason to complain

 I know that I am not insane

That very soon the powers that be

will certify my sanity.

 

Although my plans went all awry.

The price I pay is not too high

At last I am well rid of you.

It was well worth it in my view.

 

18/07/2009

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