They sat him down and they buckled him in,
they soaked the sponge beneath the tin,
they checked the wires and armed the switch,
he did not flinch.
not a single twitch.
the lightning surged,
the current raced,
it snatched his breath from lifes embrace,
what did he do?
we did not care,
he was just food for the chair.
Submitted: August 27, 2012
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Great last line, and thoughtful as well. Altogether well written.
Mon, March 18th, 2013 12:23am
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it does rather sum it up, thank you
and thanks for taking the time to read and comment
Luke
The last line gave it an amazing ending. I've realized that your poetry sounds beautiful when read aloud, and not all people can make their words flow in both ways. You have really inspired me with your last couple writings(:
-Brianna
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Thank you for your kind comments Brianna, I’m glad you liked it. Being told that you have inspired someone is surely amongst the greatest of compliments one can receive. Luke
Sat, June 22nd, 2013 3:32pm
You certainly don't shy away from difficult subjects.
This is very well written,not a word too many.
I like your style of writing Luke.
Dee.
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Thank you very much Dee, I try to find a good balance – it is all too easy to go overboard or sound pretentious I find. Luke
Sun, October 6th, 2013 10:38am
Another well written poem.
Tue, February 23rd, 2016 7:38pm
Wow, great ending line.
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More of the same as the Tyburn Jig, my responce is the same. To be ashamed of how we treat another human being. And you are right to say we don't know the story behind the event or even care or question it.
Wed, August 29th, 2012 6:50amAnother well penned social statement.
Dibs
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It was once said that “Not only must Justice be done; it must also be seen to be done”, however as far as I can see the systems goal is simply for it to seem! to have been done.
Wed, August 29th, 2012 4:32amthank you for the comment Dibs