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I apologise for the very dark theme I was reading how prisoners on death row have a choice of how they will be killed... it is a very emotive subject Condemned to death, now you must die… lethal injection or electric chair? You confessed your guilt and didn’t lie condemned to death, now you must die as you strangled her, but wouldn’t say why - of the death penalty you were aware Condemned to death, now you must die … lethal injection or electric chair? Pick-A-Title, Vol 24 - Triolet - Poetry Contest 3 Hobson’s Choice Sponsored by Edward Ibeh 10/20/20

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/13/2020 6:34:00 PM

I LOVE yours, Jan. Congrats here.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2020 3:41:00 PM

Thanks Andrea... i still dont like the form though lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/13/2020 4:38:00 PM

Jan, this is a vividly descriptive, thought-provoking poem. CONGRATS! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2020 3:41:00 PM

Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 11/13/2020 1:57:00 PM

It's not a choice I'd want to be offered, Jan!! But, if I were to choose, I'd ask to die of short of breath...then I could go 'on the run'! Congratulations on your fine showing! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2020 2:42:00 PM

thanks Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ibeh

Date: 11/13/2020 11:55:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful triolet, Jan:-)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2020 1:24:00 PM

Thanks Edward I am not a fan of the triolet form so am honoured to place in your contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/13/2020 2:24:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great win, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2020 1:23:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/12/2020 5:50:00 PM

Dark is not necessarily bad Jan. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2020 1:22:00 PM

Thanks Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/12/2020 2:59:00 PM

Hi Jan, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your win:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2020 1:22:00 PM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/24/2020 8:40:00 AM

A clever contest and an equally clever poem - wow 4 choices of how he could die, what a decision! Best of luck in the contest Jan, Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2020 1:22:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/23/2020 4:20:00 PM

You wrote this serious subject in such a clever way! Wow! Jan, I applaud you.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2020 4:29:00 PM

thanks Caren:-) hugs jan xx

John Watt

Date: 10/23/2020 9:42:00 AM

Death row is a haunting subject. Hard to imagine what a person in that situation must have go through. Thank you for providing us insights into any and every subject through your poetry. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2020 1:32:00 PM

thanks for dropping by to comment John i was in 2 minds about submitting the poem as it is an emotive subject. :-( hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/22/2020 5:39:00 PM

Jan, I really like how you took this. I too chose this theme and went a very different way (not posted yet) I think the sponsor will really like yours.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2020 1:30:00 PM

thanks Andrea i found it hard to choose a theme for the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 10/22/2020 4:45:00 PM

Yes Jan The punishment remains the same either way But Confessed and admitted guilt If nothing else and little or small comfort as it may be At least or better to die with a somewhat clear conscious knowing you we're not entirely bad

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2020 1:29:00 PM

Thanks Christopher:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 10/22/2020 4:50:00 PM

Hobsons choice Jan When you have made or run out of all the correct or right choices

Jack Horne

Date: 10/22/2020 11:57:00 AM

yes, some choice! I suppose they could try saying, 'Erm, neither.' THought-provoking write, my friend

Jan Allison
Date: 10/22/2020 12:29:00 PM

ha ha ha, always the humourist my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/22/2020 8:16:00 AM

- A choice that is difficult ... it is both black ! - A powerful and dark poem, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/22/2020 8:19:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise yes the lesser of two evils with the same ending:-( hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/21/2020 6:00:00 PM

Could I chose 'None of the Above?! lol. ~ Son of Hob

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2020 11:56:00 PM

thanks GW:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/21/2020 5:03:00 AM

They dont always get it right, George Kelly Derek Bentley and Timothy Evana all found innocent after they were hung. That said prisons shouldn't be like holiday camps, I used to chat with the warders at Long Lartin and they used to get annoyed when wide screen tvs arrived for the prisoners. They should be out breaking rocks grrr Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/21/2020 3:38:00 PM

Oh I remember seeing that.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2020 2:06:00 PM

Our prison was featured in 'the best little prison in Britain' its known as the Jurby Hilton! hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/21/2020 4:44:00 AM

Fearsome and so blood curdling. Leaves chills along my spine. God bless you with a win, my friend :) Happy writing

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2020 2:04:00 PM

thanks regina:-) hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/20/2020 9:13:00 PM

Vengeance by death is not man's call to make. Your lines are well written, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2020 12:10:00 AM

I agree with you Jenna and am glad we do not have the death sentence where I live:-) It is an emotive theme for sure:-( hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/20/2020 2:05:00 PM

hey jan! great poem - you've really nailed it! i hate the idea of the death penalty and don't think that every state allows a choice but what a horrible decision to have to make!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2020 2:08:00 PM

Thanks Ilene I got the idea for the poem and then googled to see about prisoners being allowed to 'choose' how they die and several states gave them a choice . got to admit its and emotive theme i am surprised i have had so many comments:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/20/2020 12:47:00 PM

When it comes down to multiple choice, I think most people choose Nun of the Above? Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2020 12:48:00 PM

Thanks Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/20/2020 10:55:00 AM

Hi Jan, The death penalty sounds harsh. I’m not really for it either. Who are we to judge? But families of the victims want justice for loved their ones murder ( my heart goes out to them). They’re on death row, how did they get there? By their own actions. However, there are many innocent people on death row. Best wishes in the in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day my friend-Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2020 11:59:00 AM

I agree with your thoughts Alexis, makes me think of the Green Mile - love that film but find some scenes too hard to watch:-( hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin

Date: 10/20/2020 9:07:00 AM

You sure went all in with this one Jan! I like your take on the contest, good job!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2020 9:08:00 AM

I'm not sure what Edward will think and am prepared for few comments as it is an emotive theme:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/20/2020 8:17:00 AM

I am personally against the death penalty. But once it's there one can chose. I remember once a condemned man wanted to be shot to death. They accepted. Interesting thoughts. ~~

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2020 8:20:00 AM

I too am against it Victor, am so glad we don't have it in the Uk but I know some states in the US have it as their law. :-( hugs jan xx