Hangman's Etiquette

By Brandon

A copious feast for the soon to be pardoned.
The table lined with a ravishing presentation, as I've insisted.
A sight for sore eyes, a marvelous setting, a magnificent night for a bloodletting.
I am an incurable fiend, for my brain fascinates on unpleasant things,
the tumor and turmoil, they coincide,
they'll revel in solace when they found that I've died.
One last wish, they think they have granted,
For a neck tie, was all I've demanded.
A simple request, to visit the lavatory,
To make a slight change in my soon ending story.
My keeper, serenely escorting down the corridor, swiftly approaching our parting
With a neck tie, i'll bring upon intervention,
A noose made of silk, was my sole intention.
I make my advances to the steel pipes above,
Asphyxia come hither, from threads made with love.

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Copyright 2016 Brandon
Published on Sunday, May 15, 2016.     Filed under: "Short Story"
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  • A former member wrote: This was dark yet beautiful, I am impressed and really enjoy this

  • A former member wrote: Compact and beautiful. I liked the "noose made of silk" ...Well done!

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