Just the Facts

She brushes his hand with a blood red nail as they both reach for their coffee cups
Sits back on the couch opposite him slowly crossing then uncrossing her legs
Complains about how hot it is while playing with the top button of her blouse
Says she was trapped in a loveless marriage
Asks him if he knows what it’s like to live sexually unfulfilled
Tells him she’s always wanted to live unbound by societal mores
Asserts her husband had numerous enemies
Reaches to guide his hand when he does the DNA swab
Says her psychiatrist can verify her alibi
Carefully adjusts his tie as he turns to go
Hangs on the door swaying as he walks away
Calls out his name with one last wispy goodbye
Smiles a strange smile as she eases the clicking latch
Washes the coffee cups humming a tuneless song
Stares out the window and picks up a paring knife
Closes her eyes as she peels an apple
Pricks her finger and licks at the blood