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Presumed Missing Feared Dead

Andy was a pretty young girl, Flirty, fun, always busy, in a whirl, She was popular at school, Was intelligent, nobody’s fool She never was short of a date, But this would become her fate! There was at college with Andy, A nerdy guy called Randy, Always unpopular heartily disliked, He spent time alone, always hiked, And occasionally, biked. He asked Andy to join him one day, She felt sorry for Randy, decided to say Yes, so off they went on a trip On his bike, She had no idea Randy was A complete psyche, Rode far away from people in sight, He bludgeoned Andy to death With might Used his bicycle pump, threw her down, Off a mountain, into a shallow Lake to drown! Rode back to college, and was in tears, His face had scratches, her friends Worst fears, Were foremost in their mind, Randy was a freak, one of a kind! She fell of the ledge Randy lied, As he continued his story, and cried. A helicopter flew to the scene, The police were at this stage keen To discover the absolute truth, About this nerdy looking, Pimply, youth. Police feared that Andy was dead The Chief of police at a Press conference said, Randy killed Andy, her hair stuck to his Bicycle pump, Pushed her and she had landed Below in a slump. Randy was found guilty, sentenced to die By lethal injection, Which didn’t bring back beautiful Andy, With her fair complexion!

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/10/2019 12:07:00 PM

Wow, that's powerful in impact but, sadly true for many lives. Well penned.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 9/13/2019 10:38:00 AM

Yes, it's happening all over the world - crime committed out of greed, jealousy, or because of lovers and mistresses when wives or husbands are unwanted! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/10/2019 8:24:00 AM

I wish I could say it was unthinkable for me. I grew up in a home with an abusive and alcoholic father. There were times I imagined doing harm to him or worse. Thankfully I was to small and frightened to act on my thoughts.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 9/13/2019 10:34:00 AM

How awful Richard - my heart goes out to you, hope you have come to terms with your nightmares. I also pray that for the sake of your soul you have forgiven him - your father's punishment is in the hereafter. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/8/2019 11:28:00 AM

Serious toned subject from start to finish as though a news item containing all the facts less emotions and \ opinions. I'm curious where your muse got this inspiration for both topic and delivery. Poor Andy - all she did was give her time out of kindness. A thought provoking write. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 9/13/2019 10:27:00 AM

From news, documentaries and planet earth in general - the crime stats are out today in South Africa and they are horrific - they have been described in Newspaper headlines 'We are under siege' - scary huh? Hey pretty one, love your pic, meant to tell you a while ago!, Blessings, Jenny.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/6/2019 4:06:00 PM

Great story, Jenn! Well done. Hope all is well with you. Greek Festival at Saint Basil's tomorrow! Be well, Jennifer Mou! Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 9/13/2019 10:21:00 AM

I know you enjoyed the Greek Festival and bought and enjoyed some goodies. Wow happy you enjoyed, a bit morbid but these horrible murders to happen worldwide to unsuspecting innocent women. Love and kisses filinatha mou. Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/2/2019 7:35:00 PM

Hello Jennifer … life is the only thing we truly ever own. For it to be taken away by some mad person should mean that they forfeit their life as well. Your poem could only be judged as reality. It is so chilling and can make us feel angry because nothing can bring Andy back - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 9/3/2019 1:08:00 AM

It is a real sad state of events, I don't know about Australia, but we have a lot of crime in South Africa, and I think the Americas comes a close second. An eye for an eye says the Old Testament, if one of my family was murdered I would seek revenge. Thank you Lindsay for a terrific comment, Hugs, Jennifer.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 9/2/2019 6:44:00 PM

Hi Jennifer, it is so sad that this write can be true for so many. So many lives taken by such people. This write seemed so real as I did read through each line. Your words painted such strong images in my mind. This one has to be a fave, Jennifer. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 9/3/2019 1:02:00 AM

Thank-you Mike, I'm glad you enjoyed this poem and that it sounded real to you. So many people strangled, raped and murdered, a real sad state of events - though I would bring this sad phenomena to light. Great comment thank-you. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/1/2019 2:07:00 PM

Your use of rhyme to convey this frightening tale is awesome, Jennifer. We have many killings like this every year. I wish Andy had not agreed to bike with the predator. Your poem seems so REAL! Great work, Jennifer! Hugs, carolyn

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 9/1/2019 2:33:00 PM

Hi Carolyn, wonderful to hear from you, hope you are well. Miss your totally precious and talented writes. Your comment is awesome Carolyn - I had to create a story and poem, so poor Andy died. Thank-you Carolyn. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/31/2019 6:15:00 PM

This is a sad story. You told it well. ;0)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/31/2019 11:29:00 PM

Thank-you Richard, there are so many people out there, that take pleasure in killing, wish there was a test that could be done on our brain that tells us all about our characters the minute we are born, perhaps then doctors could help this person and mould him - killing the loved one of a family is despicable unfathomable to me and unthinkable.. Thankyou always for your kind support Richard, your kind words and lovely comments, you are a good friend. Hugs, Jennifer..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/31/2019 8:57:00 AM

A powerful story you wrote, Jennifer..So true to real life..metaphoric to problems of our society where people like Randy continue to hurt.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/31/2019 11:33:00 AM

Hi Vijay, Such a sad situation - the Randys of this world continue to hurt as you so rightly mention above, they leave a broken hearted family who have to cope with murder of their daughter. I'm happy you found it a powerful poem. Hugs, Jennifer.

Silent One

Date: 8/31/2019 6:45:00 AM

This happens so often and it is so sad and horrific.. you have wrote a great poem bout a very sad subject..

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/31/2019 8:22:00 AM

Thank you S.O it is a detestable and despicable thing - these predators are watching someone all the time, and at the right moment they pounce! Hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/31/2019 2:43:00 AM

Sadly you often hear of this happening Jennifer . Hope your move went ok. I'm away at the moment, my daughters 40th, looking in when I can. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/31/2019 8:18:00 AM

We only have to be out of our house by the end of October - thank goodness because the packing up of our 4 bedroomed house is a real task. It is sad, but women in general are the targets of these sick people. Blessings, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/30/2019 9:58:00 PM

We often hear of someone beautiful feelings "sorry" for the perpetrator. It is insanely insane that a human being could do this to one so beautiful, but these are often the ones they "go after." Beautifully penned, and in a rhyme! BRAVO Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/31/2019 1:15:00 AM

Hi Caren, nice to see you, missed you! Thank-you for an awesome comment! Young beautiful and living alone, these perpetrators stalk their victim and when they find a chance, they move in. Frightening and disgusting! Hugs, Jennifer.

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/30/2019 8:01:00 PM

what a sad write, i hope it's fiction but in today's world one never knows...nicely penned story of tragedy.... hugs

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/31/2019 12:24:00 AM

It is fiction my friend, but these things happen and its mostly women targeted. Thank you for a lovely comment Sandra. Hugs, Jennifer.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/30/2019 6:16:00 PM

A very dark story, but sadly, women have to be careful about going somewhere alone with someone they don't really know - a timely warning is this-

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/31/2019 12:22:00 AM

Women do, it seems that these disturbed people know that they can overpower a woman, unless of course she knows karate or judo - alll women should be trained for self defence, one never knows when and how it might become necessary - and its normally young women living alone tht are targeted. Thanks Michell for a very apt comment. Hugs, Jennifer.

Joseph May

Date: 8/30/2019 2:16:00 PM

This is very scary and sad...

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/30/2019 2:25:00 PM

Hi Joseph, unfortunately there are many psychos out there, and there are so many innocent victims. Life is unfortunately scary and sad, and women are mainly the target. Hope I didn't scare you too much! Hugs, Jennifer.

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 8/30/2019 1:16:00 PM

Sadly and Scarily Could be both Fact Or Fiction Andy reminds me of Reeva Steenkamp

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/30/2019 3:07:00 PM

They are Krugers Afrikaaners. Brakpan naarby Benoni Charlese Theron country

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/30/2019 3:05:00 PM

In S.A terms West Rand Florida Discovery. My Sister still lives there i am back in Liverpool where i am from

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/30/2019 2:54:00 PM

Hi Christopher, we live close to Johannesburg in Brakpan but have just sold our house and going where, we don't yet know yet - down sizing from a four bedroomed house was our priority. And you Christopher, where in S.A are you?

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/30/2019 2:48:00 PM

Where about in S.A are you from or live Jen

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/30/2019 2:40:00 PM

My pleasure Jennifer. My niece's went to Burger High School where a Girl was abducted and killed by a sick Serial Killer sadly. Brought it back. Some people are just wired wrong and mentally disturbed

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/30/2019 1:49:00 PM

Poor Reeva Steenkamp and well done to our legal system that Oscar Pistorius is in jail despite his sobs during the trial! Thank-you for a thought provoking comment! Hugs Jennifer.

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/30/2019 1:00:00 PM

Wow! Jennifer, It was like I was watching an episode of Dateline. My heart went out to the young girl in your story. You sure did deliver in this sad yet convincing tale. Is this true or your imagination? Whatever the case may be, great story telling. Have a great weekend my friend- Alexis

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/30/2019 1:53:00 PM

Hi Alexis, it is completely of figment of my imagination, and thank you for an awesome comment my friend. I have been a little scarce lately as we sold our home wich was left to us by my parents after 45 of parents and then us living in it - imagine what I have to throw out and pack up or sell - a gigantic task! Hugs, Jennifer.