Gallowed

Drama is the byproduct

of a tortured, ingrown soul,

no longer seeing himself

in true relationship

with the rest of creation.

He solves crimes all by himself,

beginning with the verdict,

and working backwards;

fabricating facts,

embellishing evidence,

and tailoring testimony.

Forever the victim,

all who stand between him

and what he wants will

eventually become perpetrators.

Stand clear of his path

to the gallows. When he

finishes dragging everyone else,

he will inevitably make

one final trek, alone.

© 2015 Todd Jenkins