It is unlike anything I’ve ever seen
they call it Justice by the Guillotine.
My Henker’s blade is swift and quick
one swing usually did the trick.
This is not Justice or just or fair
It’s just fast deaths without care.
I know, I break and maim and kill
I dread, they revel in the thrill.
This swift Justice lacks a chance for mercy
their verdicts forever tainted by controversy.
For No Theme Thursday by Kevin March 21, 2024
My Writing Journey 
A stellar poem! The image you picked is also tough to write upon! ❤️
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I was not sure he depicted a henker or executioner, I just made him one.
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It was a good choice, you conveyed the message well, Alice. I was reminded of Robespierre’s reign of terror in history.
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Ruthless!
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just wow, Alice 💫
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This is absolutely incredible!
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Thank you, it just came to me the moment I saw the image.
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Oh, wow! This is a really cool take on the image. I love it, and I love the point you drove home. It truly is sobering when one wonders how many undeserving were put to death over so, so many years. Great piece, Alice. 👏👏
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Good form. Swift justice rarely is. 🙂
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Thank you, and correct. It is and always will be troublesome.
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