"What a day!"
No one ever knew Art was sick with cancer
Even while caring for others on their own deathbed
Deteriorating into the shell of the man he use to be
Now, on the deathbed himself
Court dates delayed for a chance at Redemption
Hoping to be with his loved ones for his last days on Earth
Never seeing the world behind the barb wires and concrete walls again
His Compassionate release-shot down to the ground!
Victim opposition
All accomplishments in the cage, didn't matter
Consequences remain
Skin and bones-slow agonizing breaths
Deep remorse in his heart
Tears flowing from his bloodshot eyes
Hopelessness overwhelming the soul
The Great beyond is calling
All the pain, sickness and incarceration-over for good
"What a day, Art!" when you finally stepped into glory!
Written by:
Larry N.Stromberg
(c) 2022