A Convicted Felon Poem by Hebert Logerie

If you Google ‘a convicted felon'
You'll find the name of a person
Who's rich, popular and flamboyant
You'll see his original mug shot
Ladies and gentlemen, believe it or not
As we speak, this felon is dying to be president
Again, again, in order to avoid jail time
As we know, if one is convicted of a serious crime
One must obviously be arrested to do the time
To pay for the criminal ills done against society
Brothers and sisters, normally, once one is found guilty
Of so many counts, one is handcuffed immediately
And incarcerated to pay for the odious crime
Such conviction is punishable by at least
On year in prison and countless restrictions
Including the loss of civil rights are on the list
So far this person is treated differently: no actions
Are imminent. This convicted felon is still free to roam
The streets, the cities, the states and the Nation
Like he is untouchable
Like he is irreproachable
And many wonder and ponder: When will he go to prison?

P.S. This poem is dedicated to all innocent people who are now sitting in jail.
The wrongfully convicted individuals must be released immediately.

Copyright © September 2024, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved.
Hébert Logerie is the author of numerous books of poetry.