A lantern light from deeper in the barn shone on a man and woman in the door
Deeper in the barn
A lantern light shone warmly
To welcome them in.
They stood a moment
The man supporting his wife
And then they stepped in.
Music and laughter,
A caller telling the steps –
They smiled and joined in.
A short while later
He pulled out a stiletto
And randomly slashed.
'No reason for it,'
The police officer said,
'Happily married.'
And the dead victims
Gazing sightlessly at him
Had been happy too.
Thank you to Keith for organising this meme.
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