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Wrongful Incarceration Without Loss of Determination

I did'nt deserve to watch my mom break down over nerves
I did'nt deserve for nightly my dads sleep to be disturbed
I did'nt deserve for life to be the judge and jury's words
I did'nt deserve prison on this plate that I've been served

I never thought My kids would see me through this plated glass
I never thought my time would seep bye like a hourglass
I never thought I'd cry like I'd been hit with some teargas
I never thought I'd be the one the world would just bypass

I should have been forgiven but my innocense was shamed
I should have started running but I wasnt to be blamed
I should have saw it coming how could I be so defamed
I should have trusted no one but now I just sit here framed

I will not lose my sanity In the Lord I'll trust
I will not be a casualty to this I must adjust
I will not scorn humanity but for their air I lust
I will not let this tragedy give me a stone like crust.

Sha'ntez Jefferson
10/20/12

Copyright © Sha'Ntez Jefferson | Year Posted 2012

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 10/23/2012 8:48:00 PM Your poem is deep, putting your trust in God, is the right move. You are strong, and determined.... always...PD Login to Reply

Joy Wellington Date: 10/20/2012 4:47:00 PM Great determination here Sha'. It is such a dreadful thing when one is wrongfully accused and much more, incarcerated. This is the perfect forum to vent and to look for healing. I pray you will find just that and be at peaced at last. thanks for visiting and leaving an appreciated comment. One love my friend. Joy Wells Login to Reply Sha'Ntez Jefferson Date: 10/20/2012 4:55:00 PM incarcerated that is Sha'Ntez Jefferson Date: 10/20/2012 4:53:00 PM Thanks for the comment joy much appreciated and I am not nor have i ever been this is for the contest