Dom DiFrancesco

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Judge, Jury, Executioner

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Judge, jury, executioner,

We decide the fate of the smallest of lives,

Crickets, mice, the common house fly, the family pet

Playing god with those we deem less significant.

Who handed us the gavel?

Who gave us the plunger of the lethal injection?

Who gave us the power to determine when a life will end?

We dole out this punishment with little thought

All because we call them pests

Or we don’t want them to needlessly suffer,

But this is not our role in this world.

Shouldn’t we allow them to transition in their own time?

We all have a time,

You, me, the cricket, them mouse, the house fly, the family pet,

One that will bring the end with or without intervention,

Though not determined by our hands.

…The sanctity of life.

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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

 

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8 responses to “Judge, Jury, Executioner”

  1. Charles Yallowitz Avatar
    Charles Yallowitz

    I’d agree if only house flies didn’t enjoy buzzing my face while I slept. I call that a declaration of war. Why do insects seem to pounce on a person’s face anyway?

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      That is a great question, I don’t really know why they are attracted to the face other than the fact that there are openings such as the nose, ears and mouth for them to lay their larvae in, just a guess. Now that I say this it really isn’t very appealing. :)

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      1. Charles Yallowitz Avatar
        Charles Yallowitz

        I heard with mosquitoes that they’re attracted to carbon dioxide. Probably because following a trail of that will lead them to an animal with blood. No idea for flies and moths though. Hope the larvae things isn’t right since I just ate.

      2. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
        Dom DiFrancesco

        Sorry, I don’t have any proof that what I said is even true…just speculating. :)

  2. risinghawk Avatar
    risinghawk

    Well said, sir. Peace . . .

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      Thank you very much my friend. :)

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  3. words4jp Avatar
    words4jp

    Clever. I am one to save many creatures but there are a few creepy crawleys that freak me out. Next time I will reconsider;). Can I call you to come over and take care of it?

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      Oh sure, most things don’t scare me, I may avoid them if they can be dangerous to my health, but otherwise I can handle most things. :)

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