A Shame It Is Not

“She died? So what?!” she said.
She lived the life of an heiress- chilled, lazy, bossy.
It was all over the news, but the only people that cared, were the people who didn’t know her.
“Good riddance! She only thought about herself!”
Everywhere you turned in Heropotoko Village, where the young woman lived, mean horrible things were being said about her.
“Why the hell are people crying for? She couldn’t even decide on a husband!”
Laughs became common, the rich became middle class, and so did the poor.
When her will was read it said, “To the people of Heropotoko, I give my fortunes- all of it.
There will be no more tears or anger- only love, as your fifty-year-old heiress will soon see a brighter day."


Burlesque Twist
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 5:47 PM
Sorry for the delay-Thank you so much for entering my contest-Congrats. on your HM!
Brown Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 3:18 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Natalie's "Burlesque Twist" contest John. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 3:16 AM
hey John congrats on your HM David
Johnson Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 2:02 AM
Money will stop a lot of tongue wagging. congratulations John
Sweetheart Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 11:06 PM
Congrats John on your HM in the contest.. excellent poetry .. enjoy honor ...
Mehta Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 9:59 PM
Very tragic tale of an unfortunate woman, John
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