White Dove - John Vanderslice

I met my new neighbor

Had a drink on her veranda

And watched the ocean batter Bonita Point

«Do you have any children?»

Air around us changed

As grief washed across her face

White dove, white dove

White dove, white dove

What are you thinking of?

We had a daughter

Disappeared at eight

We gave them money

All we could do was wait

She’s found

Garroted, bound

White dove, white dove

White dove, white dove

What are you thinking of?

Don’t come around here no more

It’s not about mercy

Not about tears anymore

White dove, white dove

What are you thinking of?

Sword of vengeance

Occupies my mind

Who would do such a horrible crime?

Across the Qadaas

Killing off our side

Walking bombs

Don’t wear camouflage

White dove, white dove

What are you thinking of?

Don’t come around here no more

It’s not about mercy

Not about tears anymore

White dove, white dove

What are you thinking of?