Lust for life

What could have gone wrong

so wrong that you chose to die -

a death so bloody horrible

and painful too…..

To be hanged till death!

When the entire world mulls

over abolishing capital punishment

here you are - choosing it.

Did you debate before you chose

this manner of dying?

Did it occur to you that it might be painful -

your mother had cried

when you came with a bruise here

or a swelling there

Did you spare a thought for her?

People might shed tears for you

but I call you coward….