Honor Killed

by Countess of Monte Cristo   Sep 11, 2008


The girl fell in love.
As innocent as she can.
She'd stop herself only if she knew.
Her life would extend a short span.

The father came and hit her.
When he knew she walked with a guy.
He was her school mate.
Her brothers were the spies.

The girl begged and cried.
As blood poured down her nose.
Her teeth were all broken.
After the hard, merciless blows.

The father than takes the pistol.
And shoots her in the head.
He stands on her body.
And sighs as she lays dead.

Such is the fate of many.
Whose destiny is cruelly fulfilled.
The many girls and women.
Who have been honor killed.

* To the victims of Honor Killings, This is for you. Rest In Peace.

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  • 15 years ago

    by Em

    Sorry, I have just read what a honour killing is properly I was sure lol so I googled it, this is a really horrible crime and nobody should have to go through it. A belief is a belief I know but still this shouldn't happen.

  • 15 years ago

    by Em

    Very sad, 5/5. Em

  • 15 years ago

    by NightFlyer

    Caramel,
    I have heard about this tragic phenomenon. And my blood boils with anger when I hear about this. My heart goes out to them. They are being murdered in cold blood. There is no honor here, only horror. How a family could slaughter their own daughter is beyond me. How I wish these women could be rescued from these monsters. The family members who do this deserve to rot in a dungeon for the rest of their lives. Your poem is a poignant reminder of this injustice!

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