Hope floats (poem) by J. K. Roseline on AuthorsDen

Hope floats
by J. K. Roseline → (All Poetry by J. K. Roseline)
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Rated "G" by the Author.

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This is a true story. This is for all those who do not receive a fair trial in life for what so ever reason. It happens here. It could be happening anywhere. Let righteous prevail.
She knew him just enough Good time in life as his wife For less than a cycle of the moon A life so full she lived In those few days of bliss Down the iron gates she makes haste where they meet now On Saturdays , the ritual she holds close to her heart He behind bars, for her a fifteen year chase, Knocking at every door, she cries, she pleads for his life It is her beloved waiting, his turn at the gallows now She believes in his innocence Can’t you see it in his eyes? She seems to question at his trial For in his eyes, there is longings, hurting love,empty dreams Simmering pain, unsaid truths ,biased judgments choking him She believes some miracle will unite them

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on August 19, 2015

Go, J.K.!!! This is a heart wrenching tale!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

It's always a heartbreak when judgment is not properly served to the one who is really responsible for the crime. Now with the more advancement of the DNA the U.S. authorities have actually found many people who are/were behind bars are/were innocent. The DNA has made a breakthrough in recent years with its advancement, and thank God there are some people who can finally see the light and be rid of the crimes that were connected with their names. There is really no words to describe how they would have felt inside those jail cells for 20 years or more. You just don't know the pain they have endured.

A very meaningful poem, Roseline! Thank you for sharing!

Sandie

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

This story poem reminded me of a friend of mine who patiently waits out a 20 year mandatory sentence for murder by her husband, a plastic surgeon. He should've been charged with negligent manslaughter in our system of injustice that is warehousing millions for nonviolent crimes in our corporate run prison system. Many loved ones like my friend, wait for the gate to open, or for the death sentence to be carried out when DNA now proves a crime wasn't even committed.

Ron

Reviewed by Clarence Prince

Every unfair trial is sad and shameful;
as every one deserves a fair trial!
Its sad, but thanks for sharing!

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

You said, "This is for all those who do not receive a fair trial in life for what so ever reason," but you gave no real reason for his innocence except what his lover saw in his eyes. There was probably some kind of incriminating evidence that convicted him.