THE EXECUTION I WATCHED

I stood by and watched, helpless

While they dragged her away

But I shed tears, tears of sympathy

I couldn`t speak because my eyes were gagged

I couldn`t slap because my hands were bound

I couldn`t rush forward because my feet were tied

I couldn`t throw myself to the ground

Because like a criminal at the stakes, I was strapped

That`s why

I stood by and watched, helpless

While they took her away.