The artist painted them.
Then they disappeared.
Only the canvas remained
with the last time they were seen.
When called in for questioning,
refused to talk.
Just painted curtains
as a signed statement.
The tabloid headline read
‘Serial killer painted them, then curtains.’
A court artist drew
the artist after sentencing.
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Author: aprettykettleofpoetry
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