Judy Ball Poet Tail-rhyme

Notes About The Poem

The moral to this story:

Don't stike up a relationship with strangers.

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.."                                                                                                                          Forest Gump

 

I posted this back in July of 2007 and am re-posting it for Gordon McConnell who wrote a sweet poem about his experience.

I am showing the other side of the coin.

The Pen Pal

There was a time when my dear aunt,feeling all alone,
Turned to the mail to fine a friend and so the seeds were sown,
Which brought about occurrences which shocked us and surprised;
For who'd a-thought he'd come to stay or that he had devised,

A way to become one of us,part of our family clan;
He thought we would support him if he took Auntie's hand.
He was a drunkard to be sure,a ne'r do well for certain.
Unwashed, unshaved and smellin' bad he came a-courtin', flirtin'.

She rebuffed him straight away told him, "I ain't your gal."
"All I wanted was a friend, you were just a pen pal."
So he began a small campaign to lobby for affection,
From any female in our clan, much to our objection.

My uncles came into the fray, told him that he must leave.
That they would help him pack his bag and took him by the sleeve.
They drove him to the bus depot and even bought his ticket;
But he returned next morning, he'd cashed it in at wicket.

My uncles swore their swift revenge, for him they'd find a cure.
"If you won't leave our girls alone we'll kill you for sure."
My auntie called the State Police and told them the whole story.
They came straight way and picked him up and told her not to worry.

They put him on the next bus out and said, "Do not come back,
For if you do next time we come you'll leave here in a sack."
Those boys don't care a lot for you so heed this warning well.
The swamp lands are no place for you,get out of town, pell mell."

We never heard from him again and Auntie learned her lesson.
She only wrote to those she knew,her pen pal was no blessin'.

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Karen Croft January 8, 2021 at 9:48 PM Well written! And a great lesson to be learned!!

M. L. Kiser September 22, 2020 at 12:50 PM You do have to watch out whom you strike up conversations with. Well penned. Judy Ball September 23, 2020 at 3:28 PM Amen to that Brother. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB

Jennifer Proxenos September 22, 2020 at 11:28 AM Oh My Judy, have I heard some stories about internet affairs - and it is the ones you least think would be involved in these, women or men equally guilty. Judy Ball September 23, 2020 at 3:20 PM Oh I know. My aunt sure learned a lesson as did the rest of us watching what happened to her. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick September 17, 2020 at 6:13 AM Modern day it is internet love affairs from afar and they are after money from the woman or man. Enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for dropping by. Sara Judy Ball September 18, 2020 at 3:04 PM Thanks bunches Sara. God Bless, JB

Carolyn Devonshire September 16, 2020 at 9:19 AM This is very scary, Judy. It's horrible the way some people try to take advantage of those they meet on the internet. Years ago, a guy from a dating site called and asked me to send him $5,000 for an emergency he was having. No way! I'm glad you are wise to people like this. We all have to protect ourselves. Powerful poem!! Hugs, Carolyn Judy Ball September 16, 2020 at 3:28 PM Thanks so much Carolyn. This really did happen to my aunt when I was a little girl. Good thing my uncles were there to protect her. God Bless, JB

Heidi Sands September 16, 2020 at 7:00 AM Oh my! That is quite the story and you wrote about it so well. Great one and good for people to know about too. I hope you have a nice day :) Judy Ball September 16, 2020 at 3:32 PM Thanks bunches Heidi. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf September 15, 2020 at 8:45 PM Remarkable tale. Really got my attention, especially as I have so many 'pen pals' on Poetry Soup. lol. Thanks, Judy (Soup mail, please) Judy Ball September 16, 2020 at 3:50 PM Thabnks bunches Gershon. God Bless, JB

Lindsay Laurie September 15, 2020 at 6:10 PM Hello Judy … your poem has all the warning signs of a predators approach. These days with social media there are many scammers looking for opportunities from the lonely - thank you Judy - Lindsay Judy Ball September 16, 2020 at 3:55 PM Thanks bunches Lindsay. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2020 at 3:09 PM hahaha what a great ending. Too bad many women cannot lose their stalkers as easily or have great guys like the uncles in your poem to scare off the devil guys! I enjoyed this post. Judy Ball September 16, 2020 at 3:59 PM Thanks so much Andrea. It's a true story. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell September 14, 2020 at 8:31 AM Nice penned piece Judy, so sorry it turned out badly for your Aunt which just shows you always need to be careful on who you meet online. Thanks for reposting this one for me, you penned it really well. Hope all is well with you, Blessings always,Gordon Judy Ball September 14, 2020 at 11:05 AM Glad you liked it Gordon. God Bless, JB

Victor Buhagiar September 13, 2020 at 1:07 PM Pen pals can be dangerous. They even send you false photos. A worthy poem. ~~

Judy Ball September 12, 2020 at 7:46 AM Can't understand why no comments are shown on this poem.