By the Way

Albrecht Dürer, Hands

116 words

Oh my god I saw him, he looked to be
A million. He looked so badly broken,
So motionless and silent. Please tell me
What happened. He used to be well spoken
Of when the party was in favor. I
Don’t recall the reason, or if there
Even was one, for him being any
Sort of target. I was not made aware
Of his being some one hated, more than
Any one like him is hated. Was he
Gaining ground too quickly? Had he begun
Learning secrets? They broke him completely,
How bad he must have suffered. I hope they
Know we two weren’t close friends, by the way.