The Red Theatre

Low thunder of the widow's blade rattles deep within the bones of those gathered
 To witness the performance
 Straps tightened under the arms and head placed within a perfect circle
 Preventing movement in any way roars of revenge devour the squires of mercy
 Stumbling across the platform intoxicated from a heartening draught screaming in
 Support of the decree the crowd awaits in the shadow of the guillotine
 An assistant pulls the ears to keep the skin on the neck taught sun glistens
 On the edge feverishly awaiting the drop
 Blade quickly released administering justice to keep the peace save your...
 The last words uttered just before the head severed falls into a basket of iron
 A fountain of blood soaks the assistant as the body is pushed into a leather
 Lined basket final breath of life expelled from the lungs state sanctioned
 Depravity upholding the laws of liberty equality and fraternity