Gallows
Gathered before the king...awaiting the event to commense. Men, women and children alike swirl
around the gallows in hopes of being close enough to hear any remnants of a last whisper spoken
to all before viewing the passage from the mortal realm, into the eternal reprise of the immortal realm.

The accused is brought forth through the streets, herded like common chattle being marched to their
slaughtered death. Some within the crowd banter quietly amongst each other, whispering prayers and
sorrows for what few moments remain for the accused. Others bring about mockery and chastisement
to the accused, ridiculing for such a demise...'the fool'...they speak...

The King awaits silently on the gallows. The Executioner quietly begins knotting the roping that
will be used to bring the end to what was a once fruitful and joyous life.
The accused stands forthright upon the gallow flooring, breathing deep and saying silent prayers
for a quick and painless end to the suffering and termoil.

With the quick snap of the flooring - the gallow gate opens.
The accused hangs lifeless, swaying to and fro upon the cord's knot-working.
Within a matter of seconds, a life has ended, mortal and governmental justice has been served...
closure is brought...the street's square dispurses and goes about their day...

High above within the heavenly realms of the immortals, the accused watches as the streets once
again become serene and baren...time to move on.....time to move on...

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