Thursday, September 24, 2015

The Last Request

Photo Credits: Geetika Gupta 
    

    Would his heart race, then jolt to a stop?

       Would death be excruciatingly painful?  

      Terrifying thoughts plagued him ever since the conviction.  It didn’t matter that he hadn’t killed her, couldn’t kill her. 

No one believed him.   

      Failed appeals, endless testimonies, and the meager evidence: in the end, no one had been convinced.  As far as the world was concerned, he had brutally murdered her.  The mighty hand of justice had failed him. 

      Fast forward to his last request:

watching the sunset while sipping a final glass of wine, resigned, eager for the peace and freedom only death could provide.







28 comments:

  1. Nicely done. You do have to feel bad for innocent people on death row.

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    1. JoJo, I wonder how many are actually innocent? For those that are, it is an awful unfair fate. Thanks for stopping by to read and for your insightful comments! ♥

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  2. Oh, that was a sad read... Feel sorry for him, even though he seems at peace..? Well told story, Kathy dear:-)

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    1. Eli, I am so pleased you liked my little story! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  3. Such a poignant vignette, Kathy. I felt so sorry for him . . .

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    1. Martha, I am pleased you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for stopping by to read and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  4. In the end we all decide whether we have to surrender our dignity. You're a good writer.

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    1. Ann, in the end, we have to do what we have to do. Oftentimes, we have very little choice. Thank you so much for stopping by to read and for your lovely comments. Your kind words made my day. It makes me feel as if I am actually improving at this writing business! ♥

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  5. That would sure suck, have to Shawshank his way out of there

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    1. Pat, yeah through 50 miles of foul smelling shit! LOL I guess it would be worth it to escape that kind of fate..if you survived it. I would so heave my guts!! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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    1. A Katy Did Gig, I am pleased you liked my story and that it struck a chord with you. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  7. Ya' know that's #6,899,02 irrational fear of mine! Not even kidding. I toy with the idea that some deliciously ill fate will befall "the jerk" and the cops will come arrest me. Fortunately, I'm 2000 miles away.. Lol..

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    1. Mimi, they have to FIND you first! LOL Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  8. Chilling little story. How sad that he thinks wine will soothe him.

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    1. Francene, I am not entirely sure that he thinks that. Maybe a glass of wine helps him feel like a free ordinary person, just for a moment. I am so pleased you enjoyed reading my little story. Thanks so much for stopping by to read and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  9. If only the serene sunset and the vibrant glass of wine would help him resign peacefully!! Nice post,Kathy!!!

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    1. colorful slate, at least the powers that be humored him in his last requests. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments!

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  10. we in India often end up witnessing this - innocent people whose lives are destroyed to protect the true guilty parties. it really crushes your belief in the law.

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    1. Roshan, that is awful. Your comments bring home how differently crimes are dealt with around the world. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments!

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  11. Oh! That's truly sad. Being punished for a crime he didnt commit!
    A great take on the prompt, Kathy!

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    1. Shilpa, I am so pleased you enjoyed my story. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments!

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  12. Kathy you write so well. Even in such few words you make the reader feel for the character!

    Sad but great write! :)

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    1. Aditi, I am so pleased you enjoyed my story. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments!

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  13. Hmmm, I waited to comment so I could read what others thought. At this point if I was not a bigger person...oh hell, who am I kidding? TOLD YA SO!!!
    :-)

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    1. Joe, HA HA HA HA! I couldn't have done it without your expert advice in the editing department. Thank you for all your help, your insight, and your friendship. You need to write more fiction. You are a natural! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments!

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  14. A very nice piece. Short but impactful.

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    1. Robert,I am so pleased you enjoyed my story. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments!

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