That's Entertainment

Here's a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjeCroHYQxU

Look at
them gather
at the gallows.
That's entertainment.
Monkeys sell
popcorn, and do
tricks, dressed in
sailor suits.
You bought your
tickets,
Now enjoy the show.

The crowds get bigger.
Everyone loves a
good tragedy, except
the one being hanged.

Author's Note

Check out my book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems, available on Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Seedy-Town-Blues-Thomas-Case/dp/B0CJLR274H/ref=sr_

Reviews

[Marie]

Some people have always revelled in others mishaps and I guess that is how it will always be in this planet. One feels so sad for the one on the gallows, but just like that person, their hands are also tied and there is nothing they can do. Excellent imagery to convey your message, Thomas in this well constructed poem. Thank you for sharing...

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Marie.

[Samuel Dickens]

This is a human behavior I've always had trouble with. When the girl in the high school lunchroom dropped her tray, people laughed, but not me. No, I saw it as a tragedy and felt her pain. A great poem.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Samuel. I appreciate it.

[Stella Armour]

The masses do sadly seem to enjoy watching someone else's misfortune , and the image you create is quite vivid Thomas of the gallows...

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Stella. It's a sad fact.

[Poetic_Vixen]

A thoughtfully composed satire there I must acknowledge, very intricately expressed the idea there!

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.