A Fine Execution

Agents of mercy delay tide
until harvest
unfortunately, I must
live
on the edge of ocean
she looks up, slowly, sadly

Executions on the beach provide
welcome entertainment
as we entertain those
who wash ashore

Encouragement from the crowd punishes
gods, tethered prostrate on the sand
ocean of blood licks the sand
ravens lick the ears of gods
madly, MADLY cry the spectators

Discourse with a drunken poet brings
tears