Lenin's brother was hanged by the Czar


The teachers
other son
took notes
made plans
and acted
with reason.

A times bomb
laid in history,
a black years
fuse lit, a rope
tightening on
the hangmans
neck, his sable
collar ripped
open and his
blood hissing
in the Russian
snow, children
killing children.

His mind chilled
by the heat of love.
Revenge still hot
in a cold climate.



John G.Hall(C)2004