The Poet's Hands Are Tied

Her story is one that needs to be told. Born in a poor family she was sent to work at a very young age. "Have you got any experience? asked Madame Jeanne she nodded then lied through her teeth," yes, of course, Qui " fifteen years of age and smart as a whip. She won 1st prize for an essay she wrote in school. Hiding her tears from her mom and dad, she soberly dropped out of school. the poet's hands were tied but her mind was not she was determined Late at night after a shower, lint free and bone tired she'd start working on her novel. Here in this magical place of wander she was never scoffed nor told to put away her silly dreams. an entity of hope is a thing that floats like a paper boat One day she braved it and sent in her manuscript. The Editor knowing a good thing when she saw it, gave Gloria her first chance. When she received her very first check, she cried tears of joy. all of this because she believed , and never gave up June 3, 2021 Sponsor Name: Kai Michael Neumann Contest Name: The Poets Hands Are Tied