Railroaded!A Poem by DaraI met a man of another race whose pain he bore behind a strong smooth face. When he looked at me with those dark brown eyes I was instantly attracted I felt hypnotized. We talked about life and the obstacles he met and how he overcame them with tenacity and grit. He was an athlete, scholar and family man but ended up serving time in a local state pen. After three years in lock up and five more for probation he felt angry and violated and under constant supervision. They had railroaded him hard exchanging innocence for notorious fame, slapped him with a label and stole his name. Now the internet owns his photo and more adding misery and humiliation to the pain he once bore.
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22 Reviews Added on December 12, 2017 Last Updated on April 10, 2018 AuthorDaraNCAboutI am a retired teacher who has just recently discovered the joy of writing poetry. Formerly known as Passion Flower, I decided to publish using my own name. My poetry is simple and from the heart whi.. more..Writing
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