Jenna Logan Poet Other

You'Ve Been Betrayed

"Come with me on a rousing escapade!"
How temptingly he'd whispered in my ear.
"My dear, I promise there's nothing to fear."
How easily he'd managed to persuade
me. Then secretively, his plans were laid.
He'd spoken three words that seemed so sincere,
"Come with me."

Gendarme sirens sounded. It was a raid!
Suddenly, his occupation was clear...
A slave trader taking me to Tangier,
I was rescued and told, "You've been betrayed.
Come with me."


October 14, 2022
Rousing Rondine Contest
Sponsored by Jeff Kyser

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Unseeking Seeker November 22, 2022 at 6:39 PM A chilling reality, superbly narrated Jenna ~ congratulations on your win. Reminds me of the movie ‘Taken’

Linda Alice Fowler November 22, 2022 at 7:26 AM Interesting write Jenna. I like it! Congratulations on your win! :)

Christuraj Alex November 21, 2022 at 7:14 PM "A slave trader taking me to Tangier" - Intentions matter. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy November 21, 2022 at 6:59 AM Jenna, CONGRATS on your win with this excellent piece~~on such a timely topic! Janice Jenna Logan November 21, 2022 at 2:11 PM Thanks a lot, Janice.

Terry Miller November 21, 2022 at 6:44 AM Congratulations, a thought-provoking rondine. Jenna Logan November 21, 2022 at 2:11 PM Thanks so much, Terry.

Jeff Kyser November 21, 2022 at 4:59 AM Well done little story in a few lines. I enjoyed this one, Jenna, and did not guess this to be yours! Congrats on the 2nd place! Jenna Logan November 21, 2022 at 2:11 PM Thanks for the honor, Jeff.

Caren Krutsinger October 21, 2022 at 2:18 AM This is dynamic and chilling "A slave trader taking me to Tangier," OUCH! Jenna Logan November 21, 2022 at 4:53 AM Thanks so much, Caren.

Mike Gentile October 17, 2022 at 5:19 AM Evil can be powerfully persuasive as you poem so eloquently portrays Jenna!! Well done!! Happy Monday xxoo Jenna Logan October 17, 2022 at 6:21 AM Thank you for reading me and leaving your supportive comments, Mike. Happy Monday to you as well.

Tom Cunningham October 14, 2022 at 10:50 AM How sad Jenna that in this day and age there is still slavery all over the world even in the so called civilised nations. Tom Jenna Logan October 14, 2022 at 10:56 AM Nothing and nowhere is off limits to those who do as they please for money and power. It's despicable. Thanks, Tom.