Jack Horne Poet Verse

Execution

He laid his neck upon the block,
The axe man standing to his side;
The crowd began to jeer and mock.
Although he’d always had such pride,
He wished he could run and hide,
But trembling, tried to mask it.
A blinding light as he died -
Then his head stared from the basket.

Jack Horne for Nette’s Hutain This One.

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Elizabeth Wesley August 23, 2011 at 8:49 PM Oh, the blood and gore; I need some more - clever verse Jack, if only I could stop seeing the image!

Lee Ramage August 4, 2011 at 8:50 PM Nicely done, I pictured the whole scene clearly. Congratulations on placing. Lee

Judy Ball August 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM This one is really really REALLY Gross. A good write but horrible. Congrats. God Bless, JB

Dr.Ram Mehta August 4, 2011 at 1:38 PM Congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, Jack

Black Eyed Susan August 4, 2011 at 11:52 AM I loved this one! I can't believe you didn't score higher! it would have been one of my top picks. congratulations on your win anyway :)

Carol Sunshine Brown August 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM Congratulations on your placement in Nette's "Hutain" contest Jack.Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich August 3, 2011 at 11:54 PM wow, Jack, yours is amazing. I would put it in my top three of the ones I've liked here tonight. They are all good, but wow!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 3, 2011 at 5:46 PM Congrats Jack on an exciting win in Hutain contest by Nette .. amazing lines as always my friend.. kudos to u...

Caryl Ramsdale August 3, 2011 at 3:36 PM Interesting and captivating! Congratulations on your win in the HUTAIN THIS ONE...contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud. Good job! Blessings, Caryl

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 2, 2011 at 6:19 PM oh ouch a gruesome sight but an excellent piece as always Jack.. amazing thoughts..good luck in Nette's Hutain contest luv..

Kash Poet August 2, 2011 at 2:01 PM Wonderful take on the contest...very creative.Best wishes.

Cory Long July 31, 2011 at 7:14 PM love the creativity you bring to the table nicely penned. good luck in the contest. cory

Robert A. Dufresne July 31, 2011 at 4:47 PM whew! scary sooking into the imagination Jack!

Carolyn Devonshire July 31, 2011 at 3:59 PM My, but you're in a witty mood today, Jack. Great poem and the last line made me think of Marie Antoinette. Surely a winner, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Black Eyed Susan July 31, 2011 at 3:58 PM very gruesome image! love it!