other work

the hangman
is busy. but he has life
outside his work.
he has a wife,
a child, a small dog
that he throws a stick to.
he fixes coffee
in the morning, kisses
his wife goodbye
then goes to work.
he doesn't think much about
what he does.
how could he.
he's not a jury,
not a judge, it's just
a job. he needs money
to pay his bills.
he's there for purpose.
he's loved at
home. he's not a bad
person. but he wonders
sometimes,
about other work he
could do.