They said I was loyal <br />all those years <br />that I must’ve shed <br />a river of tears <br /> <br />My suffering <br />was saint-like <br />who could blame me <br />for taking a hike? <br /> <br />I’ve paid <br />my dues <br />it’s about time <br />I was free <br /> <br />Look at the news <br />everyone agrees. <br />no one should <br />be expected to endure <br />what happened to me <br /> <br />I should <br />be given <br />a medal of honor <br />Some symbol <br />of my valor... <br /> <br />Even go down <br />in history <br />as a <br />Hall of Fame-er. <br /> <br />My lawyer <br />was the best <br />in his field <br />he knew exactly <br />where to hit <br /> <br />For inside of <br />a few days <br />it was dust <br />that she bit. <br /> <br />I was right, <br />they told me so <br />and in my defense <br />I had thousands <br />chanting for her <br />to Go Go Go! <br /> <br />It was easy <br />it was applauded <br />so many agreeing <br />I’m a hero <br /> <br />and <br />as such <br />I was <br />lauded <br /> <br />And so it goes <br />I won <br />she’s done <br /> <br />I committed <br />the perfect crime <br />how exquisitely, <br />how utterly, <br />how brilliantly <br />sublime.<br /><br />Brenda Finch<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-perfect-crime/
