Death delayed for one more day

Waiting for the verdict,

but the sentence is already given.

The jury recited,

I shall never be forgiven.

Sitting on the corner

In my life’s cell.

I waited as I perspired

getting the hell’s bell

I wake up in the morning.

I got my ablutions done.

Grandfather clock was ringing,

I waited for my turn.

As the Hangman prepared his ropes.

I walked to the podium.

My counsel came running by.

“Stop!” he said, there was a pandemonium.

“There has being a plea”, he said,

while catching his breath.

The jury has decided that

Death is delayed

for one more day.

© Tarun Mitra