I look at pictures
of execution chambers
in U.S. penitentiaries.
A bed, adjustable,
equipped with arm rests.
A mattress for softness,
clean sheets,
and a pillow for comfort.
Ceiling lights reflected
in a sparkling-clean floor.
Curtains on the windows;
a wall mounted clock;
mirror;
heater;
and an air conditioner.
By the bed,
a set of syringes;
sterile, to prevent
infection.
By Shai Ben-Shalom
