Outlaws

A length of knots makes crooked necks
That's bound by ropes to gallows
Tied by lore and judges hands
And braided by deeds of fellows
And though the graves of many knaves have gone unmarked with cruel intent
Their kin be sworn, with devils scorn
That they will not soon forget
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Cozart Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 8:34 AM
Good write, Jason. Congrats on your win.
Clason Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 8:44 AM
Thank you
Gauthier Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 6:39 AM
What a fun read. Love it. Congrats on your win. Well done, Justin.
Clason Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 6:46 AM
Thank you
Rodrigues Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 6:14 AM
Love this! Captures a bit of the old West, Congratulations, Justin!
Clason Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 6:28 AM
Thank you
One Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 2:14 PM
Awesome short poem Justin..
Clason Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Thank you!
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