Image from Liverpool Museums.
THE MURDER, AFTER CEZANNE
(Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool)
© Gerald England
In a dark Parisienne street
two men
one woman
and a knife to settle the bargain
The murdered face
shows no sign of fear
but resignation
to her fate
Had she spurned the love
of one of the men
and turned his love to hate ?
Or had she talked of them too much
to gendarmes in the street ?
Or was she merely provider
of a few easy francs ?
Murderers do not really need a reason
Composed: Ackworth, 12th June 1968
Publications
1972 Datr (UK)
1990 Late Knocking (USA)
1991 Omnific (USA)
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