Ada, oklahoma 1983

Based on the true story "An Innocent Man" written by John Grisham

Lights out! screams the guard

Out in the cells, stairs and in the yard

Clink! Clank! sounds of the cold metal

And be quiet Mr. Williamson! (he was most terrible)

 

In the small town of Ada Oklahoma, 1983

Murder, rape, and the 3rd degree

Two men held, (although never would admit)

To a heinous crime, they never did commit

 

The judge, jury, prosecutors and reporters

Point their fingers and smite those supporters

14 long years (and 5 on death row)

Everyone certain that Ron would not be let go

 

Dream confessions and false statements

The proof for dismissal was overwhelmingly blatant

Ignored and overlooked as the final stage was set

Poor Mr. Williamson, was now sentenced to death

 

Finally lady justice tilted on the side of the innocent

But many, many years were lost in deep lament

a ruling of 'not guilty' setting two men free

wrongly accused of a murder in Oklahoma; 1983

 

Reviews

[THE BLACK SEAL]

you propel the reader into a desperate circumstance and that is nicely conveyed

[Not Afraid of Bruises]

a good, interesting write. You submitted this to a contest of mine, unfortunately, it's over 100 words. Still, a great write.