Boomer Sooner

Consider the killer’s last words
when strapped to his execution table:
“Boomer Sooner.”

Consider his last meal:
steak, fried okra, strawberry ice cream, Dr. Pepper.

Consider his capital crime:
strangling someone
during a common robbery.

Consider the stature
of each of these epic decisions
when viewed from a distance,

then consider yourself, your grand
and grandiose notions,
what scripture
you reach for in extremis,

how and what you would choose
in such circumstances.