Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Deare, me, Bill, what a tragic story. I often wonder how such evil could happen. It's difficult to imagine the horror of it all. A very well composed poem depicting such a tragedy. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018

Thanks, Ulla.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

What a sad story in a poem, Bill. You did a great job telling of this story. The picture is perfect for your well-chosen words. Too bad the jury took pity on him, but I believe most would do the same thing. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2018

Thanks, Jan

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

What a story! I'd never heard of this condition before. He would have been a sensation if he had been in a circus. His deformity didn't stop him from being a murderer, however. If he was guilty, he should have received punishment by the law. That might have been better than being shot in the head. Your poem is well worded. judi

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2018

Thanks, Judi

reply by judiverse on 03-Aug-2018

You're welcome. judi

Comment from damommy

Excellent

A sad life for the boy, but he didn't deserve to get off free. Apparently, his wife knew he had to be stopped.

I guess the stigma of his handicap turned his mind.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2018

According to all I?ve seen he was a piec3 of work.

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

My land, what a story in a poem this is. That's a tragic story from start to finish and I wonder that ever happened.

Excellent albeit disturbing post, Bill. Fact is oft times much stranger than fiction.

Enjoyed.

Gloria

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2018

Thanks, Gloria.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Bill, This is a very interesting write about the lobster boy. I don't remember ever reading about it before, but could have in my life time. You wrote it very well with a good article. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2018

Thanks, Teri

reply by Teri7 on 03-Aug-2018

you are so welcome Bill!

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

When I was young Isaw this poor buy in a county fair freak show. At least he was able to make a living from his tragic deformity. Which is more than I can say for Phyllis Stewart. No one wants to see the bearded lady anymore.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2018

Thank you for this helpful review?