He paints them black and blue,

Dead men tell no tales.

Relishing each stroke.

Dead women tell no tales.

Ignoring cries of pain.

Dead children tell no tales.

Threats are made.

Dead men tell no tales.

The paint brush raises yet.

Dead women tell no tales.

Pleas are screamed.

Dead children tell no tales.

She screams in regret.

Dead husbands tell no tales.

He tries to protect.

Dead sons tell no tales.

She tries to run.

Dead daughters tell no tales.

He paints her now in red.

Dead wives tell no tales.