Tag Archives: justice

Conviction

Posted on August 5, 2015 by

Judge and jury here preside Truth and justice stand beside See the verdict reached with pride Wisdom deep and dark and wide Call him guilty to his face All your fears and doubts replace Of this journey leave no trace … Continue reading →

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Prime Suspect

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

And would we all agree That he Must be The prime suspect Of this gallery? And would we all concur Like her Prefer To nod assent And not aver? The judge will raise his brow Just now Avow The sentence … Continue reading →

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Resolve

Posted on July 14, 2013 by

Resolve now to remember Resolve to atone Resolve This agenda cannot be postponed Resolve to recover Resolve to protect Resolve to be chosen To be one of the elect Resolve to be strong Resolve to be sure Resolve to absolve … Continue reading →

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Justified

Posted on June 30, 2013 by

Anger Cries out Enfolds its rage Deep within Heart Revenge Draws out Strong, ancient grief Surfacing now Past Action Balances this Eye for eye Peace found Justified (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Water Over Rocks, the Quiet Victory

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Like water over rocks The change will happen Will take hold There is no Victory march No grand celebration To behold And while The path’s forgotten Yet the story can be told And be remembered If not precisely Still with … Continue reading →

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Drama Queen

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

You live a tragedy Like Anna Karenina Weeping, disconsolate By the train You’re so dramatic Like Lady Macbeth With wild ambition No more restrained Or like Camilla Le Fanu’s vampire Leaving every victim Soulless, drained Could you please refrain? Why … Continue reading →

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