Presumption had fueled the inception
of truths that were full of deception
In no certain order
I filed past recorders
and greeted a gray bar reception
My conscience and I delegated
all powers to lawyers debated
to take hold of my case
at a very slow pace
for which I was not that elated
Long did I wait for justice delayed
my patience and nerves rather frayed
The months slipped on by
with my piece of the pie
eroding in financial decay
But the day finally came I had dread
two score papers were signed but not read
Though once I had trusted
that bubble had busted
What surprise, it was GUILTY I pled
When asked what I think, which was never,
I wanted to say something clever
alas words abandon,
the thoughts, they came random
So surely I failed the endeavor
Author notes
Presumed innocence is the fundamental tenet of our justice system or so I thought.
Gray bar = jail
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this is really good. I don't no much about the justice system but I enjoyed your poem. I am reall glad your writing again and its really good. THank you for sharing It was nice to read.
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How are you Leo?
I pray for you and for the beautiful and wondrous peace that goes beyond all comprehension.
Love to you and your golden eye poetess! Keep an eye on the post box!
Myra
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ooo i love this great flow great volcab bravo n nice to meet ya t
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Often we are guilty ...
no matter how innocent the defense may plead. Know that there is another Judge and another Law, that is above this world and its fallacies ... and we are freed by the Blood of Jesus, the Christ.
Blessings to you, Leo.
Myra
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How did I miss this one? ...
I guess it's because I'm on the road and randomly here ... So what's this all about and surely it's not a personal poem? As for the form and style, I liked it and it was right down one of my side alleys ... but the content did leave some open ended questions followed by a mirade of thoughts too! hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ... and as I read the rest of your comments I see that I wasn't the only one left pondering.
jy
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Well written; very good poetry.
Everyone here hopes this isn't true, but this reads as so real, I fear that itis. Good writing for sure. Hope you come back and follow up on this to keep us informed.
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Sorry to hear about this if this is true. I enjoyed the style of writing you were trying to convey. Thanks for sharing it.
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Are you OK?
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I hope this isn't about a 'real' lawsuit...
People are too eager to judge without listening to what we have to say.
May you be free of those bars (whatever they may be) soon
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