Hang'em High - An Outlaw's Lullaby

An Outlaw's last moments before being hanged

I've been rolling since I was born, without anywhere to go

Traded shots with the devil himself, and handed him my soul

I've got a shotgun across my back and a six-shooter in my hand

You better get your shot out first, cause I'll kill you where you stand

They tell when that rope's pulled tight, you'll beg'em to set you free

But I'll stare'em down in the eye, till they cut me from that tree

And I won't go down without a fight, cause i know i'm gonna die...

Hang'em High

Reviews

[AJNJ]

I’m not going to negate your dark and stark message here with stupid, inane words of optimism. This poem has the spirit of someone who can take and give mortal blows. Someone who knows their mind. I respect that.

[.]

Hi there! Welcome to WC. :)
This is the newest poem you page. Well this poem means more than it seems. However I think we should believe that we're always better than yesterday and best today, the future is in your hands, paint it the way you want, exploit the joy you keep deep within. Everyone struggles and everyone gets through.
Good Luck!
Keep writing.