Her Only Crime Was
Her Only Crime Was . . .
At wrong time and in wrong place set the scene for frantic race
To keep her from electric chair. A simple errand brought her there.
In desperation to escape and possibly avoiding rape,
She shoved assailant down the stairs, and thus began the whole affair.
The jury said, “We’re not deceived. Her side of things is not believed.”
Decision took her to her death, and soon she’d take her final breath.
They strapped her in and hit the switch. There was a massive techno-glitch
That left her paralyzed and blind, sent lawyers scrambling ‘round to find
Ways to have her made exempt from government’s next death attempt.
The killer finally found and caught, but Sarah suffered all for naught.
Still many years of life ahead. She could be lying dead instead.
Sarah has a life to build and she can have one most fulfilled,
For who’s to say life’s not sublime when living it a second time.
Copyright © Yvonne Uzzell | Year Posted 2016
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment