The Trial and Execution of the Sparrow for Killing Cock Robin

"The Trial and Execution of the Sparrow for Killing Cock Robin" by Anonymous is a playful poem geared toward children, reimagining the classic rhyme of Cock Robin's death and the Sparrow's trial in a satirical and moral light. The poem humorously tackles themes of justice and the bizarre nature of trials using an animal cast of characters. When Cock Robin is found dead, the Sparrow faces a jury of animals in a dramatic courtroom sequence. The testimony of characters like the Dog, Pig, and Cuckoo adds layers of humor and nonsense to the story. Justice Hawk serves as the Judge and ultimately condemns and eats the Sparrow in a darkly funny take on justice, exposing the chaotic and arbitrary nature of the authority. The whimsical tale examines guilt, innocence, and the farcical side of power.