The Last Hours

 

Halfway home on a highway to hell

My last hours alive spent here in my cell

Left only with my thoughts of the act soon to come

I cry out to god forgive the crimes that I've done

 

There's so many things in this life that I'll miss

My daughter's hellos, feeling my wife's kiss

If I close my eyes I can still see them lying in bed

My daughter pulling the covers over her head

 

A loud buzzing sound and I know my keepers come soon

Another noise then the bars slide open to my room

The two gaurds appear to tell me it's time

I shall no longer wait for this fate that is mine

 

With shackles secure I'm led to my death

I try to cherish each step and savor each breath

Such simple things for one to adore

But such simple things I will soon do no more

 

As I'm taken toward the chair down a narrow hall

I see the viewers of my death, they stare in appall

A woman in black stands out more than the rest

Wanting to keep her composure, she's trying her best

 

I'm strapped in the chair and asked if I wish to speak

I say to them yes my speech sounding meak

To the woman in black my words cut like a knife

When I tell her I'm sorry, I never meant to take her son's life

 

But on that day her son's life I did take

And now I must pay for that fateful mistake

The guard throws the switch putting this life to a end

My maker accept me and forgive all of my sins

 

Author: M.Rose

Author's Note

ignore grammar problems

Reviews

[SummerJoy60]

actually, it's beautiful, realistic and emotional

[Becca*Type2012]

Haunting and intense, but sad. One cricitism i do have is that not all of your "I's" in the poem are capitalized, but other than that nice poem.

[Helen Crutchett]

Very compelling and intense poem. I could feel the tension
of the situation very strongly. Excellent write! ~ Helena

[E.j.aka.Hannah]

wow, excellent job. I love poems with a sincere feel to them, you use your raw talent very well. Very impressive.

[Sheila Marie Carr]

Wow! this is good. I liked the way you kept my attention throught the poem, you told a story and I like that. There was nothing left to falter in this piece, you did a wonderful job on this and would love to add it to my favorites.