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Tyburn Gallows

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Gasping rasping clasping grasping condemned man's last gasping, rasping breath, hands on the noose clasping, grasping- death (* Tyburn was the site of public hangings in London from the 12th century, executing everyone from Highwaymen to Clergymen, at what is now Marble Arch) For contest 'write me a Tyburn', sponsor Kim Rodrigues 24th january 2018

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James Inman

Date: 3/6/2018 8:35:00 AM

A very well thought out and well written piece Viv.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 2/18/2018 4:48:00 PM

Congrats. Glad I met you.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/17/2018 2:45:00 AM

Love your words of choice; fast paced and fun!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 2/15/2018 8:51:00 PM

Great take on the Tyburn ... wonderful work, Viv ... congrats, my friend! :-)

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 2/3/2018 8:51:00 PM

Belated congrats on a fine tyburn historical write; it was quite difficult form for me but you sure got the hang of it!~Che :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/3/2018 12:47:00 PM

Back with congrats! :) xomo!

Lukas Ficklin

Date: 2/2/2018 8:57:00 PM

Reality slap! Love this one!! Well deserved win.

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/3/2018 12:02:00 AM

Thanks, Lukas,yes, I'm verry happy with it. Regards, Viv

Jean Murray

Date: 2/2/2018 1:06:00 PM

This was already a winner for me Viv. Especially with the history lesson for good measure.

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/3/2018 12:03:00 AM

Thanks, Jean, first time lucky, methinks. Viv x

Eve Roper

Date: 2/1/2018 8:38:00 PM

Viv, congratulations on this great piece :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2018 11:37:00 PM

Thanks, Eve, not bad for a first attempt. Downhill all the way now :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/1/2018 8:03:00 PM

Besides being a great poem, I love the fact that you added that historical twist. Superbly done, Viv.

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2018 11:38:00 PM

Thanks, Line, I'm so grateful for the coincidence. Regards, Viv

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/1/2018 7:46:00 PM

ok, NOW I see it. This one was so awesome. I say top of the heap!!!

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2018 11:38:00 PM

Thanks!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/1/2018 7:45:00 PM

Viv, I just posted a note and it did not go through. I went to see winners' list and did not see your name on it.Am I in the twilight zone?

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2018 11:38:00 PM

If you are in the twilight zone, Andrea, we want you back!

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/1/2018 6:40:00 PM

Such an excellent Tyburn, Viv! And you chose a very historical fact for your theme too! Congratulations on your First Place win. Sandra :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2018 11:39:00 PM

Thanks, Sandra, we llearn something new every day x

Curtis Moorman

Date: 2/1/2018 5:53:00 PM

Way to go, Viv!! Not only are you a brilliant poet, you are a master historian. Interesting information in a great tyburn.

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2018 11:39:00 PM

well, above average, but thanks for the comment :)

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 2/1/2018 5:36:00 PM

Neat connection you made with the city of Tyburn, making their gallows a topic of interest for the form. Congrats on your top placement.

Viv Wigley

Date: 2/1/2018 4:37:00 PM

Congrats, me, I knew this would do well. Regards, me.

Roy Pett

Date: 2/1/2018 4:19:00 PM

Back to offer my congratulations on your well deserved win Viv, brilliant Tyburn. :))

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2018 4:38:00 PM

Thanks, Roy, there are some beauties in this contest.

Paul Callus

Date: 2/1/2018 3:36:00 PM

This is excellent....smooth flowing and a very worthy winner, Viv! Congratulations on placing first. Regards // paul

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2018 5:07:00 PM

Thanks, Paul, an interesting challenge, first time I've needed aspirin. Regards, Viv

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/1/2018 2:27:00 PM

Congrats, Viv, on classic tyburn! Thank you for including the commentary and NOW the pic! 1st Place

Viv Wigley
Date: 2/1/2018 5:07:00 PM

Thanks, Kim, very kind. Viv x

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 1/30/2018 2:21:00 AM

Wonderful Tyburn and tribute to its namesake ... I wrote a paper on this in prep school long ago, and found it fascinating. They were executing people for literally just "looking the wrong way" at others at the time ... it was mass hysteria. Nicely done!

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/31/2018 1:13:00 AM

Yes, Gregory, we may complain about nowadays, but we certainly didn't have that climate of fear. Regards, Viv

Roy Pett

Date: 1/28/2018 12:42:00 PM

This is absolutely brilliant Viv, I have read a lot of Tyburn poems and this is certainly one of the best, GL in contest. :))

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/31/2018 1:12:00 AM

Cheers, Roy, I enjoyed the challenge. Regards, Viv

Becca Teagan

Date: 1/25/2018 9:37:00 PM

This is really good, Viv. Seems like you did this justice. I was hanging on every word. ;)

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/26/2018 2:25:00 AM

...and the award for the cleverest, funniest reply goes to..... Becca! (applause) x

Robert Lindley

Date: 1/25/2018 7:19:00 AM

Looks like a difficult poetry form to write--yet you came though with flying colors my friend. A gem is this one and I may think of writing one today, although not likely for a contest.

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/25/2018 8:08:00 AM

Thanks, Robert, I look forward to seeing your crack at the form, I'm sure you will do it justice. Regards, Viv

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2018 11:48:00 PM

OMG, my thoughts echo those of the other commentors right before me. You really elevated this form by using the name of a city known for its hangings. I love this. In my opinion. This is the TOP poem of the contest. Just awesome. FAVE

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/25/2018 1:25:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea, without the subject matter I'd have struggled, to be honest, it's a difficult form to work properly. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's at closing time. Viv x

Fj Thomas

Date: 1/24/2018 8:50:00 PM

You've taken this to another level Viv! Awesome!

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/24/2018 9:01:00 PM

Thanks, Shadow, a very satisfying first attempt, after much brain crunching. Viv