The Red Theatre

Low thunder of the widow's blade rattles deep within the

bones of those gathered

To witness the performance

Straps tightened under the arms and head placed within a

perfect circle

Preventing movement in any way roars of revenge devour

the squires of mercy

Stumbling across the platform intoxicated from a

heartening draught screaming in

Support of the decree the crowd awaits in the shadow of

the guillotine

An assistant pulls the ears to keep the skin on the neck

taught sun glistens

On the edge feverishly awaiting the drop

Blade quickly released administering justice to keep the

peace save your...

The last words uttered just before the head severed falls

into a basket of iron

A fountain of blood soaks the assistant as the body is

pushed into a leather

Lined basket final breath of life expelled from the lungs

state sanctioned

Depravity upholding the laws of liberty equality and

fraternity