The Veils
The Day I Meet My Murderer
The day I meet my murderer
I’ll shake her brittle hand
The day I meet my murderer
Her wish is my command
The day I meet my murderer
We’ll play with murderous toys
As she displays the masquerade
My murderer enjoys

The day I meet my murderer
We’ll go to the ballet
The day I meet my murderer
We’ll shoot the breeze all day
The day I meet my murderer
We’ll speak of myths well known
But like Gilgamesh it is my flеsh
She’ll covet for her own

Thе day I meet my murderer
I’ll smile a knowing smile
The day I meet my murderer
We’ll walk for quite a while
The day I meet my murderer
We’ll pass the time with ease
Her true intent I will resent
But never will appease
The day I meet my murderer
She’ll keep her motive hid
The day I meet my murderer
I’ll know not what I did
The day I meet my murderer
I’ll hang on every word
She’ll lead the way and some will say
I got what I deserved

The day I meet my murderer
I’ll admit my defeat
The day I meet my murderer
My journey is complete
The day I meet my murderer
Unless I be relieved by prayer
I’ll find my end, then begin again
Like I was never there