Obligation

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"Another day, another job, that's all it is." Said the voice on the phone.
"A conflict of interest is. Isn't there another man for the job?" I ask.
The voice on the other end sighed, "I'm sorry, but you're the only one."
I hang up the phone, go on my way to finish up this task.

Glazed over eyes, he didn't bother to look my way as I walked in.
He sucked back a beer, and then another, self pity in his frown.
He says "I know why you're here, but my crime wasn't out of sin."
I say "I know, but I have an obligation to take you down town."

An old friend out of luck, out on the table I place my gun.
"I'll tell them I couldn't keep up, if you happen to run."

Author's Note:

Challenge Prompt

I was so, so sick yesterday. I couldn't focus on anything, 'cause y head ached so bad. So, it's kind of funny that the prompt was obligation, and I just couldn't get a poem in. 

Thank you for choosing this poem as the challenge winner!

Thank you for choosing this poem as the challenge winner!

اوووه! هذه الصورة لا تتبع إرشادات المحتوى الخاصة بنا. لمتابعة النشر، يرجى إزالتها أو تحميل صورة أخرى.
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