Heed now people
children heed he.
He who is the ruler.
Do not cower
for he won’t hurt you.
The ruler stepped forward
and began to speak.
His decision is steadfast
it will not change.
There are infinite ways
to not break the rules;
but one did.
He must now come forth
and pay the price
of his wrongdoing.
A man came forth
tall and lean.
He lay his head
upon a small table.
A man stepped forward
with an opaque ax.
The man upon the table
shivered with fear.
The ax was raised
the deed was done.
Everyone left
all with sick expressions