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She had been Mrs. Gallopi for twenty years many times the name itself causing her tears she knew Frank her husband was a mafia mercenary landing many foes of his in the cemetery She explained what had happened that fateful day how Frank pulled a gun out of his pocket without delay but the intruder drew first and shot him in the chest while she hid in the bedroom closet a nervous wreck Peeking out she had watched the whole drama unfold and when it was safe ran to Frank whose flesh was cold immediately she called 911 and the cops had arrived explaining tearfully to them how she had survived She told them she knew who the intruder was and that he held against Frank a murderous grudge so with that a US Marshall introduced himself explaining that with mafia cases he always dealt Going into the witness protection program right away she had to abandon her identity and find another place to stay orientation began and she gradually adjusted to her new life no longer Mrs. Gallopi, a loyal mobsters wife. 6-13-18

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Date: 6/14/2018 11:39:00 AM
These must be so difficult to leave everything behind, not ever knowing if they are actually safe.. You wrote about a very important subject..
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 6/14/2018 9:21:00 PM
I agree, it definitely would be pretty traumatic and dramatic...Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Silent One; really appreciate it!~Che :)
Date: 6/14/2018 2:32:00 AM
It's the only way to fight crime, but sad for those who have to leave their lives behind and start again. Tom
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 6/14/2018 9:19:00 PM
Yes, I can only imagine having to do that...must be pretty traumatic to say the least! Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Tom; really appreciate it!~Che :)
Date: 6/13/2018 5:44:00 PM
I think I'd want to change my identity too Che,Is the poem based on a real life scenario as it is so believable:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 6/13/2018 6:00:00 PM
Hi Jan; no its fictional but there could be mafia cases similar to this story...I would be happy to not be Mrs. Gallopi anymore either lol! Thanks for the kind comment and visit Jan; really appreciate it!~hugs Che xx

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