Trap Door

The man was dangling, kicking, scared,
His hooded blindness no relief;
The hangman coldly watched him die:
Now one less killer, one less thief.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 10/7/2011 7:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the "Opened Door" contest Jack. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/6/2011 12:16:00 AM
Very succinct and well written Jack. Congratulations on your win
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Date: 10/5/2011 11:50:00 PM
Wow, well done Jack. Amazing the different poems on this topic, just great, as usual for you! take care always a pleasure to read your work. Lee
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Date: 10/2/2011 2:17:00 PM
Oooh, very cool take on the "doors" contest, Jack. Never would have thought about this, but you always amaze me with your creativity. Hangings seem to be out of vogue now, but in the U.S. we still have the electric chair and lethal injections. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/2/2011 1:46:00 AM
Sorry I can't search a new poem of yours to comment to. I am getting behind here lately. Anyway, rereading this one, I think I want to fave it. It's not too often that a short rhyme like this can say so MUCH. And I am not so sure that you are actually taking sides here on capital punishment. For me, this is a subjective and intelligent write.
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Date: 9/28/2011 9:45:00 PM
Too bad the bleeding hearts see it differently. I'm with you my friend.
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Date: 9/28/2011 2:35:00 PM
Jack you say so much with this powerful write ;) hope your week is a great one, lfde Wilma
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Date: 9/27/2011 11:48:00 PM
a powerful little poem, Jack! Nice seeing this new one from you today.
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Date: 9/27/2011 11:43:00 PM
wow ..very potent lines Jack.. a vivid precise picture my friend...luv.. hope u and Sue are doing well..
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Date: 9/27/2011 4:44:00 PM
Well, I wonder how they will measure up on judgment day...That is one job that I would not want no matter how much it paid..That would be worse job than you know__>..Thanks for stoppingby, reading, and commenting on my work..My mother always said that there are only two things sure in life and that is death and taxes...Sara
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Date: 9/27/2011 4:31:00 PM
Excellent rhyme here. Really liked this one. And yes. I am one of those who believe in capital punishment. I believe the punishment should fit the crime. Ever notice how the criminal element has increased since we got rid of the death penalty? Great stuff. God Bless, JB
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