TRAP DOORS

However eager 

in the mornings—

the genial self-

appointed Judge
and Jury 

were—so often,

by mid-

afternoon,

disappointed—and longing 

more than anything!

to hang 

the whole thing altogether 

that—eventually 

the menial 

Executioner,

moved 

by a curious

compassionate sensation—and exercising, 

without
much hesitation—

let alone

conviction

or deliberation 

or show of emotion— 

the position

of his 

meager office,

proceeded
to pitch

his only 

switch—and 

do them 

both a hefty favor.