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Descrepit Poetry Contest

SPONSOR- Constance La France

This is actually a true story of a woman I know that was married to an ex-policeman and went through a horrible divorce. The judge who the policeman knew very well ordered her to spend 3 months in prison for violating a restraining order in which she never did. A complete lie that was never even proven to be true. Because of who he was and who he knew her ex now owns and lives in their house with his new girlfriend. Life just isn't fair sometimes. BTW...the woman is my younger sister. 

The Decrepit Torn Woman

Born with beauty all over her face 
Trim to fit leather and lace 
Always attractive with her new looks 
Catching her prey with her sexy sharp hooks 
Green was the color she held in her purse 
Men in suits would burden her curse 
Whatever she wanted she got with her sass 
And what helped her to get things was her shapely round ass 
But all in due time her world came and crashed 
Her house and her riches got mangled and mashed 
Her ex came out swinging with the law in his hand 
The lawman he was made sure she got canned 
Thrown behind bars by the lies from his mouth 
A Redneck Hill Billie raised in the south 
That face of beauty turned fragile and frail 
When she finally got out of that filthy slum jail 
Battered and broken is now her new look 
All from the badge of that Hill Billie crook

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Joe Maverick June 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM What a hard story Charles.' My best to your sister' I have soupmailed you regarding my entry in your Current contest.' Charles Messina June 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM Thanks so much, Joe. A hard story and a hard life...it's amazing how quickly life can take a complete 360...

Maria Williams June 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM Dear Charlie,your poem unfolds like a gripping tale—bold, raw, and unflinching. It captures the rise and fall with vivid imagery and biting rhythm. The transformation from power and allure to vulnerability and betrayal is strikingly told, especially with the contrast between beauty and brutality. I'm so sorry to hear about the unfair treatment of your sister...Hugs Charles Messina June 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM Hi Maria, so nice to hear from you. I can't believe what has happened with my sister's life. In a flash it went from a wonderful marriage to a horrible divorce. Life throws many curve balls...one must be ready to sing for the fences when time comes. Hugs dear friend. xo

Victor Buhagiar June 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM Poor young sister. Life can be cruel sometimes. You did her justice with your poem.

I Am Anaya June 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM A brilliant rhymed tribute to your beautiful sister who faced the brutality and injustices of a cowardly man. It is so unfair, Charles. Ty for sharing! bol~