The problem,
80-year-old Mrs. Pembleton, resolved,
started with her first murder.
When she killed the mugger
who broke Mrs. White’s arm.
(He thought he was so clever
with the mask,
but she recognized the two tattoos
on her neighbor’s neck.)
No one suspected
the little old lady next door
for the grisly murder.
Now she can’t stop.
She’s killed what …
maybe ten?
The last one was the grocery attendant
who cheated Blind Al of his change.
Maybe she won’t kill this guy
for not giving up his seat to an old woman.
Maybe.
