Dr Harold Shipman: Judge and Executioner: Revised

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Was Harold Shipman the deadliest serial killer in history? – Film Daily

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*Image of Dr. Harold Shipman by Film Daily. Dr. Harold Shipman: Judge & Executioner: REVISED The D.A. hoped a tenth suffice although they moped much more be nice but after all who'll question his a man of gall and expertise. Who walked about so well at ease that no one doubt he's worth his fees cause dead, don't shout he does what he please. They gave account of just a few, much higher count Shipman, he knew. He did his work unquestionably and moves around effortlessly he did what he did unnoticeably. Looking back at the facts and hard evidence in such a horrendous case justice was indeed blind. for he snuffed out so many lives and he can do it just that onetime ... Empty corridors are a haven for mystery privacy is absolute the innocence of the naive and uneducated engaging and culpable staff cry havoc as writhing pain witnessed, as a comforting official whispers, "It will pass." Red lights are blazing, dead halls alive again, questioning faces are set at ease, appeased, one yelp authoritatively, "Apparently, her body was too weak to undergo such a treatment, and alas, she has departed, as you all saw, she was in pain, perhaps I gave her peace." A surgical room full of unbloodied white smocks, unwittingly are mocked, and the unseen smirk hides behind a mask. He speaks to the agreeing now clearing "Is there another, any more in the hallways my young man." "None, doctor, we are the body removers and we will take her and she will join the others who also died today, and as always, we have our jobs cut out for us, Dr. Hell, oh I meant to say, Hal." (chuckle) "Oh! You guys". I'll go down this quiet hall, so I can drum up some business for those two cuckoos clueless cadaver collectors Shipman commits suicide, He departs by his own hands, but naught unto after, naught until after. The finger of blame points about truly with fingers joining in until the full breadth of hands miserably their testament. A community is torn and in shock, the rush of face-savers, they lineup in unemployment lines far away, but the stain of their negligence and compounded silence is sadly a blemish that will go forever unwashed. His death was in January. Healing for survivors -- if you can call it that. January Closeout Sale on Stomping Shoes Now At Wakefield Potters Field. There must be accountability -- no repeats or copycats who paid the piper? I take no pleasure in writing this piece 'cept for its closing hope all, save one, PEACE! Revised: 2022 August 16 Original: 2022 August 04 *1st Place* Dr. Harold shipman ~~Joe Maverick: Judged 2022 September 02

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Ann Peck

Date: 9/3/2022 10:39:00 AM

Wow! A fantastic poem about a cruel (and crazy?) man. Not easy words to write. Congratulations on First Place!

Hilo Poet
Date: 9/3/2022 11:07:00 AM

Yea, it's quite a read, Ann, pure evil, just monstrous--thanks all the same my friend, Aloha~William

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/3/2022 1:13:00 AM

Wow! ended so beautifully. Congratulations!

Hilo Poet
Date: 9/3/2022 5:48:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj, sad of one supposedly empowered to save lives, ugh! Aloha~William

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 8/5/2022 9:23:00 AM

Great write for the contest....sad how justice works. Good luck....this will score high. :)Paulette

Hilo Poet
Date: 8/5/2022 9:33:00 AM

Thanks, Paulette; your thoughts and encouragement are appreciated my friend, Aloha~William