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What the hangman hears

 

 

I’m scared

will it hurt?

can you make it quick?

I can’t hold it much longer

the rope is so big

my mother is coming

she’ll pay you

she won’t let me die

can’t you wait?

I’m scared

the rope is tight

I know Johnny will get here

I know he’s coming

he’ll bring you money

wait another minute

where are they?

I’m scared

I didn’t do it

 

October 28, 2021

My poem “What the hangman hears” was published in my fifth collection of 53 poems, My first name was rain: A dreamery of poems. You can buy it on Amazon (paperback and Kindle), or get it free in Kindle Unlimited (search for “Richard Carl Subber”)

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