Going to a Hanging

Where are you and the others going with that rope?
And what are you going to do with it?

'We are going to a hanging! '

Who are you going to hang?

'We aren't going to hang anyone.
We are supplying it for sale...
To those who wish to hang themselves.
And we hear it is going to be the new upcoming rage!
If you have any we'll buy what you have,
And split the difference.
Like a consignment deal.
We'll return any of it,
If some is left.
But this promises a quicker return on the dollar,
Than lotto! '

Let me go see.
That sounds like a pretty good deal!

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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