Cecilia Macfarlane Poet Rhyme

Falsely Imprisoned

James Bain imprisoned in jail for a crime he did not commit
Proclaiming his innocence that took a long 35 years to acquit
Accused of raping a nine year old boy, when he was just nineteen 
That his young life would be stolen from him was devastatingly unforeseen
All because he fit the description, a case of mistaken identity
Now facing years of hardships, gone the days of relaxed serenity
The mental anguish he must have endured, one can not conceive
Yet, he's not angry or bitter, angst most of us could not perceive
Four motions were denied for DNA testing on his case
The fifth proved his innocence and became his saving grace
Released when he was 54, with a smile that doesn't leave his face
He says: "it's because I got God", his devout faith he does embrace
Now positive and happy, he is an inspiration to all mankind
To fight and not to give up hope when dealt cards justly unkind.


Sponsor ~ Black Eyed Susan
Contest Name	~ Wrongful Imprisonment or Sentenced

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Jslambert Mister Roboto July 2, 2014 at 11:14 PM so many awkward emotions accompany these tricky situations. I can only question the judicial system. Good for this gentleman to have such a good perspective on things. I did a ghostwriting for a guy in California who was wrongly imprisoned for murder. It was a heart wrenching experience for me. ANd I did ZERO TIME. I can't imagine what these souls go through. SOOO MUCH is loaded into these scenarios. ThNX FOR THE ENLIGHTENMENT! ~ jsl

Gerald Kithinji August 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM A travesty...rectified...at great cost. Take heart JB.

Debbie Duncan January 15, 2013 at 5:25 PM Very well written,,,,, I do believe I seen this on the news last year ? I know there has been a few like this " wrongly accused" Thank you for reading my touch of skin ;}

Richard Lamoureux November 26, 2012 at 9:37 PM This is a sad tale indeed. Definately speaks to his character that he can be so positive under these awful circumstances. I don't know much about this case, at least not until reading your poem.

Debbie Guzzi November 15, 2012 at 2:53 PM Great use of the couplet form so skilled the rhyme is almost unseen! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown November 14, 2012 at 5:57 AM Congratulations on your placement in Susan's "Wrongful Imprisonment" contest Cecilia. Love, Carol

Len Gasun November 12, 2012 at 1:36 AM Congratulations on your win my dear Cecilia! hugs, Leonora

Joyce Johnson November 11, 2012 at 6:53 PM How very sad. Almost half of a life gone. Such agony. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Poet Destroyer A November 11, 2012 at 10:33 AM Good morning, Cecilia :-) Congratulations in Susan's "Wrongful Imprisonment or Sentenced " contest, deep subject... always~ PD

Andrea Dietrich November 11, 2012 at 10:31 AM way to go, Cecilia. A well deserved win and congratulations.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 10, 2012 at 7:06 PM MANY CONGRATS CECILIA ON A FASCINATING WRITE AND WIN LUV ..

Seren Roberts November 10, 2012 at 11:02 AM ell done , congratulations...Seren

Joe Flach November 5, 2012 at 7:03 PM Great poem - heartbreaking story. Unfortanutely, not the only one that can fit the theme of this contest. Good rhyme and flow through and through without losing focus of the story.

Jancarl Campi October 23, 2012 at 11:01 AM A very good poem. Hope this poem is a winner.

Bukang Liwayway October 21, 2012 at 12:07 AM a very good poem of a man of inspiration.. good luck in the contest..

Joyce Johnson October 19, 2012 at 10:43 PM I think I read about this case, Cecilia. I too wondered how he could be so not bitter at the injustice of it all. Thirty five years is a big chunk out of his life. You presented his case very well and good luck in the contest. Thank you for your kind comments. Love, Joyce

Joseph May October 19, 2012 at 7:26 PM I am glad he was able to survive those many years,,,,nicely penned Cecellia

Len Gasun October 19, 2012 at 12:54 PM I don't have any idea about James Bain but you completely gave all the information in your awesome poem my dear friend. It's well-written and rhymed well. A winner for sure. Thank you so much for stopping by and your wonderful congratulatory comments on my win. Good luck always! love, leonora

Vicky Tsiluma October 18, 2012 at 2:09 PM Very well written Cecilia! James certainly is of strong character.

Andrea Dietrich October 17, 2012 at 8:01 AM VERY good way to do the contest and I think I heard of this case too. What a marvelous person not to let this horrid experience harden his heart!!

Don Johnson October 16, 2012 at 2:34 PM Aligning perhaps it was a karma sign, where once before a different life time, sow to reap begins to chime, we suffer here, it aint divine? possible payback for the crime, what would i know, it's the hurting mime, ironic patterns divining, your planet is aligning , with mine? re:"Falsely Imprisoned" Cecilia Macfarlane Don Johnson

Anne-Lise Andresen October 16, 2012 at 1:06 PM A pleasure to read Cecilia .... good rhymes and well written. - Have a nice afternoon. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)

David Williams October 16, 2012 at 11:32 AM sis, I have to say I don't know the case, but you have told it extremely well, an injustice finally put right...David