The Hangman

They pass by him shadows of a conscience
Those ghosts of evil that waver non stop
Proclaiming his name in rhyme of vengeance
Yet buried when a life for death did swap.
They abused their youth everlasting love
Cast away decency humanity
Yet skilled in God’s message from above
A mind of decaying insanity.
Sure not happy to lay within the grave
Still hunger for depravity in death
Their executioner threaten with rave
No rest till completion of his last breath.
The pact of equilibrium to play
Good evil both on earth to have their day.

The Hangman gets rid of humanities waste
or a legalized killer?
 I swear the devil made me do this.

© Harry J Horsman  2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 5/29/2020 9:02:00 PM
G'day Harry … legal executions kind of have a haunting effect. While one sleeps you would think the other one has nightmares - thanks Harry - Lindsay
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Date: 11/2/2010 6:52:00 AM
Wow! This one really rocks, Harry. What amazing images of the executioner and the ones who are to be executed. I don't support capital punishment; only God should take a life. I'm sure the devil was behind this write. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/27/2010 6:04:00 AM
As long as they ger rid of the right ones Harry, as their have been a few hanged wrongly. But I'm all for ridding society of the dregs, great sonnet >> James
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Date: 10/26/2010 11:53:00 AM
May your week be one of good health, may your heart be full of love, and your life give you amazing inspiration for your writing. I enjoyed reading your exceptional poetry and thank you for sharing it Harry. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/26/2010 6:00:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your sonnet!! Well done... one BAD poem Harry!! Bad in a good way!!
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Date: 10/26/2010 3:01:00 AM
Intense and imaginative write. Enjoyable vivid read.
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